sandpit

American  

[sand-pit] / ˈsændˌpɪt /

noun

1. a deep pit in sandy soil from which sand is excavated.

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sandpit British  

/ ˈsændˌpɪt /

noun

1. a shallow pit or container holding sand for children to play in

2. a pit from which sand is extracted

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Etymology

Origin of sandpit

First recorded in 1520–30; sand + pit ¹

Example Sentences

Young children will be catered for with attractions at a family zone at Blaikie's Quay, including a giant sandpit.

From BBC

Wilson, by now increasingly paranoid, installed a large sandpit in his living room, and worked on the album with the aid of a piano in the sand.

From BBC

At the 2015 world championships, Gillette faded left then overcorrected at the end of his run, too late to abort, and landed hard outside the sandpit.

From Los Angeles Times

As Jesse Owens soared over the eight-metre mark to secure Berlin 1936 gold, Long - his biggest rival - leapt into the sandpit in Berlin to hug and congratulate him.

From BBC

There was a sandpit near to the scoreboard or they'd put some stumps down and play cricket.

From BBC