sandcastle
Americannoun
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a small castlelike structure made of wet sand, as by children at a beach.
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a plan or idea with little substance.
Etymology
Origin of sandcastle
Example Sentences
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Swimming, sailing, even just building a sandcastle - the ocean benefits our physical and mental wellbeing.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2024
Over time, his simple hole in the wall turned into a real-life sandcastle on steroids, filled with recycled wood, metal, ceramic and stone.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023
There's laughter, sandcastle construction and everyone - whether they're a captain of industry or a truck driver - is enjoying the great embrace of the ocean.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2023
The pop-up boutique housing the toile de Jouy pink and gray collection, inspired by Mediterranean beach culture and modeled after a giant sandcastle, is only one part of the Dioriviera experience.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023
He still looks like he lost a battle with a sandcastle.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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