A sandpit is a shallow hole or box in the ground with sand in it where small children can play.
[British]regional note: in AM, use sandbox
sandpit in British English
(ˈsændˌpɪt)
noun
1. British
a shallow pit or container holding sand for children to play in
US equivalent: sandbox
2.
a pit from which sand is extracted
3.
an event organized by a governmental body, business enterprise, etc at which specialists from a wide range of disciplines are brought together to try to find a balanced solution to a given problem
Examples of 'sandpit' in a sentence
sandpit
They just need a sandpit and swings.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There's also an outdoor play park and a huge sandpit.
The Sun (2015)
For the youngsters there's a sandpit and paddling pool.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I remember him digging the sandpit in the garden.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
So why did the officials acknowledge that the ground was a sandpit only when the media visited final practice on Thursday?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There is a bouncy castle, play boat, soft play area and sandpit.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Yet when she's been with me her time in the pool, the sandpit or on top of the climbing frame has been somewhat limited.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
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sandpit
British English: sandpit /ˈsændˌpɪt/ NOUN
A sandpit is a shallow hole or box in the ground with sand in it where small children can play.