sandy
UK: ˈsændi | US: ˈsændi
adj. covered with or consisting of sand
adj. having a light yellowish-brown color like sand
n. (informal) a nickname for someone named Sandra or Alexander
The word "sandy" originates from Old English sandig, derived from sand (from Proto-Germanic sandam, meaning loose granular material) + the suffix -y, which forms adjectives denoting characteristics. The term evolved to describe both physical attributes (e.g., terrain) and color, reflecting the natural association with sand’s texture and hue.
The children played on the sandy beach all afternoon.
Her hair had a sandy tint under the summer sun.
We hiked through a sandy desert valley.
The dog’s paws were sandy after running near the shore.
"Sandy" is a common nickname for people named Alexander in Scotland.