sand
/sænd/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
tiny pieces of rock that cover beaches and deserts.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“The sand was so hot I had to run to the water.”
“Don't bring sand into the car — shake off your towel first.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
Related Words
Synonyms:
grainsgrit
Word Family:
sandysandcastlesandpapersand dune