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- [sand-bangk]
- /ˈsændˌbæŋk/
- /ˈsænd.bæŋk/
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- [sand-bangk]
- /ˈsændˌbæŋk/
Definitions of sandbank word
- noun sandbank a large mass of sand, as on a shoal or hillside. 1
- countable noun sandbank A sandbank is a bank of sand below the surface of the sea or a river. 0
- noun sandbank a submerged bank of sand in a sea or river, that may be exposed at low tide 0
- abbreviation SANDBANK sandbar 0
- noun sandbank a large mass of sand, as on a hillside 0
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Origin of sandbank
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; sand + bank1
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Parts of speech for Sandbank
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sandbank popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sandbank usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sandbank
noun sandbank
- dune — a sand hill or sand ridge formed by the wind, usually in desert regions or near lakes and oceans.
Top questions with sandbank
- what is a sandbank?
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