TOWHEAD Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

towhead

noun

Definition of towhead

as in sandbar

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Recent Examples of towhead The notion, like the uncouth, wispy-haired towhead himself, was an easy mark for Bennett, who took aim following Greeley’s sermon on the coverage of the New Jersey murder. — James M. Lundberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2020 An outdoorsy, blue-eyed towhead, Jim, was living in the house next door, right on the beach. — Alison Rose, Town & Country, 16 Dec. 2012 The towhead flashes his dad a cheeky smile, grabs a puppy by his neck roll, and runs off down a hill with his seven-year-old brother, Federico, to find some chickens. — J.j. Martin, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Dec. 2007

Recent Examples of Synonyms for towhead

Noun

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

Definition of sandbar

Noun

Johnson had also issued an arrest warrant against him in March, ruling him in contempt of court at that time over failing to turn over the financial documents, including state and federal tax returns along with bank statements and other filings.

— Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2026
All major bank chains will be closed on Labor Day; however, physical ATMs will still be available at most bank locations.

— Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of bank

Noun

Options include a stunning floating breakfast, wine and cheese tastings, cooking masterclasses, and a romantic sunset dinner on an isolated sandbank.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 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