sandbar

noun

sand·​bar ˈsan(d)-ˌbär How to pronounce sandbar (audio)
Synonyms of sandbarnext
: a ridge of sand built up by currents especially in a river or in coastal waters

Examples of sandbar in a Sentence

We walked out onto the sandbar at low tide.
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Shifting sandbars, strong currents, and deeper troughs in the area often collect bait fish, which in turn attract seals and the predators that follow them. — Heather McCarron, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 His sister, Hillary, previously told KTLA that he was injured after diving into the water and striking a sandbar. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 The property is also a short boat ride from the popular Torch Lake sandbar, according to the listing. — Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 After hitting the sandbar, the mother of the boy Collette was trying to help was next to Collette and immediately noticed something was wrong as Collette floated on the ocean’s surface, family said. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandbar

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sandbar was in 1766

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“Sandbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandbar. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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sandbar

noun
sand·​bar -ˌbär How to pronounce sandbar (audio)
: a ridge of sand formed in water by tides or currents

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