Sand 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 sand dune rose over 200 feet into the air, its ridge stretching for miles across the desert landscape.
- As we walked along the lake's shoreline, we encountered a series of sand dunes, their golden ridges shifting in the gentle breeze.
- The sand dune blocked our view of the ocean, but a short climb to the top revealed a breathtaking panorama of waves and sandy beaches.
- After a day of exploring the desert, our group settled in for the night at the base of a towering sand dune, watching the stars twinkle to life.
- A small sand dune formed at the edge of the parking lot, created by the constant wind blowing in from the ocean just beyond.