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sandbar

[sand-bahr]

sandbar Definition

a long, narrow bank of sand in a body of water, especially at the mouth of a river.

Using sandbar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sandbar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The boat ran aground on a sandbar.

  • Example

    The sandbar is a popular spot for fishing and sunbathing.

  • Example

    The river was shallow and full of sandbars.

sandbar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sandbar

Phrases with sandbar

  • a sandbar that forms parallel to the beach and runs along the shoreline

    Example

    The beach sandbar is a popular spot for swimming and surfing.

  • a sandbar that forms away from the shore and can be dangerous for boats

    Example

    The offshore sandbar caused many shipwrecks in the past.

  • a sandbar that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets the sea

    Example

    The river mouth sandbar is an important habitat for many marine animals.

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Summary: sandbar in Brief

A 'sandbar' [sand-bahr] is a long, narrow bank of sand that forms in a body of water, especially at the mouth of a river. It can be dangerous for boats and ships, but also a popular spot for fishing, sunbathing, swimming, and surfing. Sandbars can form parallel to the beach or away from the shore, and at the mouth of a river where it meets the sea.