Sandpit (Noun)
Meaning 1
A plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The construction company extracted sand from a massive sandpit on the outskirts of the city to use for their latest project.
- The kids loved playing in the sandpit on the beach, building elaborate sandcastles and tunnels.
- As the sandpit was excavated, archaeologists made the surprising discovery of ancient artifacts buried beneath the surface.
- The local nursery sourced its play sand from a nearby sandpit that had been dug out over many years.
- After decades of use, the sandpit had become a massive crater, providing a stunning landscape feature in the rural area.