sandbank

noun

sand·​bank ˈsan(d)-ˌbaŋk How to pronounce sandbank (audio)
Synonyms of sandbanknext
: a large deposit of sand forming a mound, hillside, bar, or shoal

Examples of sandbank in a Sentence

The ship ran aground on a sandbank.
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In some areas, vast sandbanks have emerged, cargo shipping has been disrupted, tourism has suffered, and even electricity generation has been affected as river levels continue to fall. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Special meals can be provided on a sandbank or a deserted beach. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Hippos grunt and grumble in the shallows, crocodiles sunbathe on sandbanks, elephants appear along the banks, while fish eagles call overhead as sunset approaches. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 On the left of the sandbank is another corridor — only a few dozen meters long. — CBS News, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandbank

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sandbank was in the 15th century

Rhymes for sandbank

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“Sandbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandbank. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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sandbank

noun
sand·​bank -ˌbaŋk How to pronounce sandbank (audio)
: a large deposit of sand

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