sandpit

English

Alternative forms
  • sand pit

Etymology

From Middle English sandpitte, sandpette, sandpütte, from Old English sandpytt (“sandpit”), equivalent to sand +‎ pit.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /sændpɪt/

Noun

sandpit (plural sandpits)

  1. a place or pit from which sand is excavated.
  2. a children’s play area consisting of a large container filled with sand.
    Synonym: sandbox

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