The Sahara Desert is a vast expanse of sand.
The Sahara Desert is a vast expanse of sand.
English
sand
sænd
Meaning: a substance consisting of very small grains of rock
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Example sentences
The children spent the whole afternoon playing in the sand.
The children spent the whole afternoon playing in the sand.
She picked up a handful of sand from the beach.
She picked up a handful of sand from the beach.
The builder mixed the cement with sand and water.
The builder mixed the cement with sand and water.
There was a large heap of sand in the driveway.
There was a large heap of sand in the driveway.
Usage Notes
Found on beaches, in deserts, and used in construction.
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