Sandbox

usgb/ˈsændbɑːks/
noun

A box filled with sand where children can play.

The children were busy building castles in the sandbox at the park.
Visual representation of "sandbox" - A box filled with sand where children can play

Often appears as...

  • play in the sandbox
  • sandbox toys
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Visual representation of "sandbox"
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Childhood Play

Used to describe activities typical for young children's playtime.

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She bought her niece a shovel and pail for the sandbox.
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Limited Area

A sandbox has boundaries, representing a controlled space for activity.

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The toddlers had fun within the confines of the small sandbox.
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Outdoor Creativity

Reference to a space for imaginative play, often in outdoor settings.

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Look at the castle I made in the sandbox!
Visual representation of the word "Sandbox"

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