Dune (Noun)
Meaning
A ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The massive dune towered above the desert landscape, its peak lost in the haze.
- As we walked along the beach, we had to climb over a large dune to reach the water's edge.
- The dune shifted and changed shape with each passing storm, making it difficult to navigate.
- The kids loved playing on the dune, rolling down its sandy slope and laughing.
- From the top of the dune, we could see for miles across the lake, the water sparkling in the sunlight.