/ˈsændi/

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Meaning

Covered with sand or full of sand; also a light yellow-brown colour like sand.

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Word origin

From Old English sandig, made from sand plus the ending -ig, the older form of -y.

Origin
Old English
Root
sandig
English cognates
sand

Examples

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A sandy beach is covered with sand.

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Something sandy has sand on it or in it.

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Sandy hair is a light yellow-brown colour.

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This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 1: sandy, Latin, snack and 7 more words.