dune
noun
\ ˈdün
also ˈdyün\
also ˈdyün\
Definition of dune
: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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Other Words from dune
dunelike
\ ˈdün-ˌlīk
also ˈdyün- \
adjective
also ˈdyün- \
adjective
Examples of dune in a Sentence
We wandered over the dunes.
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Cost: $20 per night No Hookups Bordered by massive sand dunes, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Medano Creek, Piñon Flats is one of the more topographically varied campgrounds in the United States. — Washington Post, "The country’s eight most beautiful campgrounds," 12 July 2019 After running up and down the dunes, some of which are more than 125-feet tall, swimming in the chilly lake feels refreshing. — Kristi Valentini, Woman's Day, "These Summer Vacation Spots Are the Hidden Gems of the Midwest," 25 June 2019 Located on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, the 15,000-acre park includes 15 miles of shoreline and more than 50 miles of hiking trails that showcase the dunes, wetlands, rivers and forests. — Kellie Hwang, Indianapolis Star, "10 of the best campgrounds within a few hours of Indianapolis," 21 June 2019 Usual habitats includes seaside dunes, rocky hillsides, woodlands, grasslands and sometimes residential landscapes. — Rebecca Jepsen, The Mercury News, "Love ’em or hate ’em, snakes are good for your garden," 12 June 2019 The team explored amazing places—from the mountains of Serra dos Órgãos to the dunes of Itapebussus—where wildlife and humans coexist. — National Geographic, "See Rio like a Nat Geo Explorer," 11 Mar. 2019 According to park officials, the motorcyclist was following another rider and crashed off a 30-foot dune. — Alejandra Reyes-velarde, latimes.com, "18-year-old dies in off-road accident at Oceano Dunes, the 6th death there this year," 15 July 2019 Off-road enthusiasts have flooded state officials with phone calls and letters and circulated a petition to protect vehicle access to the dunes. — Tony Barboza, latimes.com, "Off-road vehicles face ban at famed beach: ‘This is like the Wild West. Anything goes’," 9 July 2019 After Superstorm Sandy whacked the state, most shore towns had to build or rebuild protective sand dunes. — USA TODAY, "Ink library, parking barnacles, lunar training grounds: News from around our 50 states," 9 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dune.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dune
dune
noun
English Language Learners Definition of dune
: a hill of sand near an ocean or in a desert that is formed by the wind
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dune
noun
\ ˈdün
, ˈdyün\
, ˈdyün\
Kids Definition of dune
: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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