Sandcastle: meaning, definitions and examples
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sandcastle
[ ˈsændˌkæsəl ]
beach activity
A sandcastle is a small model of a castle constructed from sand. Typically made at beaches during low tide, sandcastles are created using buckets and shovels and can vary from simple piles of sand to intricate designs with towers and moats. They are often part of recreational activities for children and families. Building sandcastles is a creative and fun way to engage with the environment, and they often serve as temporary art until washed away by the tides.
Synonyms
beach fort, sand palace, sand sculpture.
Examples of usage
- The children spent the whole afternoon building a massive sandcastle.
- She decorated her sandcastle with seashells and seaweed.
- Every summer, we compete to see who can build the tallest sandcastle.
- He took pictures of the sandcastle before the waves washed it away.
Translations
Translations of the word "sandcastle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 castelo de areia
🇮🇳 बालू का किला
🇩🇪 Sandburg
🇮🇩 istana pasir
🇺🇦 пісочний замок
🇵🇱 zamek z piasku
🇯🇵 砂のお城
🇫🇷 château de sable
🇪🇸 castillo de arena
🇹🇷 kumdan kale
🇰🇷 모래성
🇸🇦 قلعة رملية
🇨🇿 písečný hrad
🇸🇰 pieskový hrad
🇨🇳 沙堡
🇸🇮 peščeni grad
🇮🇸 sandkastali
🇰🇿 құмнан жасалған қамал
🇬🇪 ქვიშის ციხე
🇦🇿 qum qalası
🇲🇽 castillo de arena
Etymology
The term 'sandcastle' emerged in the early 20th century, with the rise of beach recreation becoming popular among vacationers. The concept is believed to stem from the long-standing tradition of sand sculpting, which dates back thousands of years, evidenced by ancient civilizations that used sand for artistic expressions and structural forms. The simplicity of materials—sand and water—has allowed it to be accessible for people of all ages, particularly in coastal regions where the ambiance of building a castle adds to the joy of a day at the beach. As a result, 'sandcastle' evokes imagery not just of play, but of creativity and ephemeral art, becoming synonymous with childhood memories and summer holidays.