sandy

Everyday

1. Sandy means covered with sand or full of sand: «a sandy beach». tree →
2. Sandy hair is light yellowish-brown, like sand. tree →
3. Sandy is also a name, short for Alexander, Alexandra or Sandra. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and science lessons, sandy soil drains water quickly and is different from clay soil. In everyday life children go to sandy beaches and get sandy feet. Phrases: «a sandy beach», «sandy soil», «sandy hair», «sandy feet».

Examples

• We built sandcastles on the sandy beach. tree →
• Wipe your sandy feet before you get in the car. tree →
• Carrots grow well in sandy soil. tree →
• The boy had sandy hair and freckles. tree →
• The desert is dry and sandy. tree →
• My towel was all sandy after the trip. tree →
• About mid-day he reached a sandy plain, scorching in the sun. tree →

Note

«Sand» + «-y». Comparative: «sandier», «sandiest» (y → i). As a name it takes a capital letter: «Sandy».