Sandcastle
noun
A small structure made of sand, typically built by children on a beach.
The children spent the afternoon building a giant sandcastle on the beach.
Often appears as...
- build a sandcastle
- decorate a sandcastle
Usage tips
Neutral
beach activities, children's play, summer fun
noun
A term used metaphorically to describe a fleeting achievement or temporary success.
His first business venture was a sandcastle, quickly washed away by market changes.
Often appears as...
- build a sandcastle dream
- watch sandcastles wash away
Usage tips
Formal
metaphorical usage, temporary success, transient achievement
noun
A small structure made of sand, typically built by children on a beach.
The children spent the afternoon building a giant sandcastle on the beach.
Often appears as...
- build a sandcastle
- decorate a sandcastle
Usage tips
Neutral
beach activities, children's play, summer fun
noun
A term used metaphorically to describe a fleeting achievement or temporary success.
His first business venture was a sandcastle, quickly washed away by market changes.
Often appears as...
- build a sandcastle dream
- watch sandcastles wash away
Usage tips
Formal
metaphorical usage, temporary success, transient achievement
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
A sandcastle can symbolize something temporary and fragile.
When we talk about a business deal as a 'sandcastle,' it suggests that it may not last long.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
In many cultures, building a sandcastle is a rite of summer, representing creativity.
Families may pass down tips on how to build the best sandcastle.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotion
Building a sandcastle often evokes feelings of joy and nostalgia.
Remembering childhood days spent at the beach often brings warmth and happiness.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
A sandcastle can symbolize something temporary and fragile.
When we talk about a business deal as a 'sandcastle,' it suggests that it may not last long.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
In many cultures, building a sandcastle is a rite of summer, representing creativity.
Families may pass down tips on how to build the best sandcastle.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotion
Building a sandcastle often evokes feelings of joy and nostalgia.
Remembering childhood days spent at the beach often brings warmth and happiness.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphor
A sandcastle can symbolize something temporary and fragile.
When we talk about a business deal as a 'sandcastle,' it suggests that it may not last long.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
In many cultures, building a sandcastle is a rite of summer, representing creativity.
Families may pass down tips on how to build the best sandcastle.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotion
Building a sandcastle often evokes feelings of joy and nostalgia.
Remembering childhood days spent at the beach often brings warmth and happiness.
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