noun

sand

sand

The children are playing in the sand.

The children are playing in the sand.

The beach has fine white sand.

The beach has fine white sand.

((sand)) uncountable noun for the material on beaches/deserts. The children are playing in the sand.

Synonyms: grit, dust

From Old English 'sand', related to Dutch 'zand' and German 'Sand'.

Think of a 'sandwich'. The layers of bread with filling in between can remind you of layers of sand on a beach.

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