sand 1 of 2

noun

ˈsand How to pronounce sand (audio)
Definition of sandnext
as in beach
often sands plural the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water we went for a moonlight walk on the sands

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

sand

2 of 2

verb

as in to rub
to make smooth by friction painstakingly sanded down the wooden floors of the old house

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sand
Noun
In the near-term, the project would provide material for housing and infrastructure projects, reducing the cost and environmental damage that otherwise would be created by trucking sand in from Mexico or other areas outside the region, the statement continued. — Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025 Now is not the time for businesses to bury their heads in the sand and wait for the sustainability regulatory drama to subside. — Mary Foley, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
The lyrics on this album take a few spins to absorb, in part because Van Etten doesn’t sand down the sharp corners of her subjects. — Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025 The dunes there would replace some rock riprap and plastic K-rails installed there by the city to keep waves and sand out of the paved lot. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sand
  1. beach
  2. rub
  3. file
  4. polish
  5. grind
Noun
  • The Deep End venue is part of The Great Escape’s beach site located on Madeira Drive.
    — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Its villas, beach house and presidential suites include, 24-hour butler service and private pools overlooking the tropical landscape.
    — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of beach
Verb
  • Gently rub away any remaining margarine with a paper towel.
    — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Sometimes even small things can rub a customer wrong.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of rub
Verb
  • The lawsuit was initially filed against Meta — then called Facebook — in 2020, during Mr. Trump's first term, before being amended in 2021.
    — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • No charges were filed against Darvish as of April 13.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of file
Verb
  • When the Doctor is planning to break into memory banks to search for answers about why robots and people suddenly stopped peacefully coexisting, Belinda decides to use a polishing robot to lead the robots to her.
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Offer to polish the slides, do research, or bring everything together.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of polish
Verb
  • Just grinding that long, and then to finally get back.
    — David O'Brien, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The place is a hit, though amid the music and revelry and sweaty bumping and grinding, Smoke and Stack have their hands full, making sure, for instance, that their patrons don’t try to pay for their drinks with wooden nickels.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of grind

Browse Nearby Words

sanctums
sand
sandbag
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sand. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on sand

Nglish: Translation of sand for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sand

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Words in Disguise: Do these seem familiar?

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Every Letter Is Silent, Sometimes: A-Z List of Examples
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments

10 Words from Taylor Swift Songs (Merriam's Version)

'Blue Moon,' 'Wolf Moon,' and Other Moons to Look for Throughout the Year

10 Scrabble Words Without Any Vowels
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden

8 Words for Lesser-Known Musical Instruments
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
artwork of illustrated limes with the text limes and smile with an arrow connecting the two words
Quiz: Spot the Anagram! Scramble these words to find new words with the e...
See All