sands
word · lemma: sand
Definition
'Sands' is the plural of 'sand.' It usually refers to many grains of sand or areas covered with sand, especially in deserts or at the beach. Sometimes it is used poetically to mean time, as in 'the sands of time.'
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in literary, poetic, or formal contexts when describing wide sandy areas, deserts, or in the expression 'the sands of time.' Rare in everyday speech; most people say 'sand' for general use. 'Sands' often appears in place names or to suggest many grains or expanses.
Example Sentences
White sands are a famous feature of New Mexico.
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Deserts are covered with endless sands.
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The sands at the beach were warm under my feet.
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The children built castles in the sands all afternoon.
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Stories about lost cities buried in the sands of Egypt are fascinating.
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No matter how hard you try, you can't hold the sands in your hands forever.
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