: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
Examples of dune in a Sentence
We wandered over the dunes.
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The park is renowned for its wave-like dunes made of stark-white gypsum sand.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Alternatively, adventure-seekers will feel right at home at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which offers forest trails, kayaking routes, and towering dunes overlooking Lake Michigan.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
30 June 2026
Moving to Chesterton, Seman began visiting the dunes daily in 2005, at first taking along his beloved golden retriever, Aslan.
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Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Set the scene Surrounded by desert dunes and beaches, the resort provides a haven for those seeking a lifestyle reset.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Alternatively, adventure-seekers will feel right at home at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which offers forest trails, kayaking routes, and towering dunes overlooking Lake Michigan.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
30 June 2026
Moving to Chesterton, Seman began visiting the dunes daily in 2005, at first taking along his beloved golden retriever, Aslan.
—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Set the scene Surrounded by desert dunes and beaches, the resort provides a haven for those seeking a lifestyle reset.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
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“Dune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dune. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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dune
noun
: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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