dunes
word · lemma: dune
Definition
Large hills or ridges of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Usage & Nuances
"Dunes" is always plural except when describing a single hill ("a dune"). Commonly used in geography, tourism, and nature contexts; collocates with 'sand', 'desert', 'coastal', 'rolling', and 'wind-blown'. Not used for small piles of sand or soil.
Spanish: dunasPortuguese (BR): dunasPortuguese (PT): dunasChinese (Simplified): 沙丘Chinese (Traditional): 沙丘Hindi: टीलेArabic: الكثبان الرمليةBengali: বালিয়াড়িRussian: дюныJapanese: 砂丘Vietnamese: cồn cátKorean: 모래언덕Turkish: kum tepeleri - kumulUrdu: ریت کے ٹیلےIndonesian: bukit pasir
Example Sentences
The children played on the dunes by the beach.
basic
The desert is full of high dunes.
basic
Plants sometimes grow on the dunes.
basic
From the top of the dunes, you can see the whole coastline.
natural
The wind shapes the dunes every day, so the landscape is always changing.
natural
Tourists love taking pictures of the dramatic dunes at sunset.
natural