Sand ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Sand ( noun )

1. A loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, riverbeds, the sea floor, and deserts.
2. A similar substance of other origin, such as volcanic ash.

Origin:

Old english sand, of germanic origin; related to dutch zand and german sand.

Examples:

1. The beach was covered in soft white sand.
2. The sand dunes stretched as far as the eye could see.
3. The desert was made up of vast expanses of sand.
4. The sand was so hot it burned their feet.
5. The sand was a pale orange color.

(As a verb)

Sand ( verb )

1. A loose granular substance, typically pale yellowish brown, resulting from the erosion of siliceous and other rocks and forming a major constituent of beaches, riverbeds, the sea floor, and deserts.
2. A similar substance of other origin, such as volcanic ash.

Origin:

Old english sand, of germanic origin; related to dutch zand and german sand.

Examples:

1. The beach was covered in soft white sand.
2. The sand dunes stretched as far as the eye could see.
3. The desert was made up of vast expanses of sand.
4. The sand was so hot it burned their feet.
5. The sand was a pale orange color.