► sand a substance that forms beaches and deserts, or an area of this substance: · sunbathers lying on the sand· He could see several small figures out on the sands.
► beach an area of sand or small stones at the edge of the sea or a lake: · the island's golden beaches· How about a day at the beach?· a pebble beach
► desert a large area of land where it is always very hot and dry, and there is a lot of sand: · the Sahara desert· They crossed the desert by camel.
► dune/sand dune a hill made of sand near the sea or in the desert: · We went for a long walk along the dunes.· The dunes are home to a wide variety of birds and plants.