Definition

A mound or heap of sand, often used for play or construction.

Example

The children built a castle out of the sandpile at the beach.

Conversation

Hey, did you see the kids playing around the sandpile at the park?

Yeah, they looked like they were having a blast!

I loved playing in the sandpile when I was their age.

Same here! It was so much fun building castles and digging tunnels.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sandpile → The word is formed from "sand" (from Old English *sand*, meaning loose granular material) and "pile" (from Old English *pyll*, meaning a heap or mound). A sandpile refers to a heap or mound of sand.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'heap' ('pile') made of 'loose granular material' ('sand') — that's what a sandpile is.

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