sandpit
Americannoun
noun
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a shallow pit or container holding sand for children to play in
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a pit from which sand is extracted
Etymology
Origin of sandpit
Example Sentences
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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 ● Aug. 28, 2024
"The list so far is: a child's spade from the sandpit, a pair of goggles and - for some reason - a sieve," said Jay.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2023
The wife of the heir to the throne also joined a group of children playing in a sandpit and spoke to staff about the effects of the Covid pandemic lockdowns.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2023
It's very exciting, and wonderful to play in the sandpit without consequences.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2022
Anyway it’s hot and I’m feeling thirsty and I’m not pleased there are so many of us in the sandpit.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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