sandbox
Translation
sandpit, sandbox
Examples
The children are playing in the sandpit.
The children are playing in the sandpit.
Developers test new code in a sandbox environment.
Developers test new code in a sandbox environment.
Grammar Patterns
((a sandpit/sandbox)) a box with sand for children to play in The children are playing in the sandpit.
((a sandbox)) an isolated testing environment for software Developers test new code in a sandbox environment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sandpit (for a child's play area)
Etymology
A compound word: 'sand' + 'box'. Literally a box filled with sand. Note: 'sandpit' is more common in British English for the play area.
Memory Tips
It's literally a 'box' of 'sand'. The computing term is a metaphor for a safe, isolated play area.