English / word
sand
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
very small grains of rock found on beaches, riverbanks, and building sites
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.; Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
In context
01
The children played in the sand near the river.
02
The engineer checked the quality of the sand.
Synonyms
sediment,soil,grit
Antonyms
rock,stone
Collocations
grain of sand,desert sand,sand dunes