arenaceous

adjective
UK: /ˌærəˈneɪʃəs/
US: /ˌærəˈneɪʃəs/

  1. Containing sand or made of sand.

    1. The arenaceous soil is not good for farming. [ ] [ ]
    2. The arenaceous cliffs crumbled easily under the constant pounding of the waves, revealing layers of sediment. [ ] [ ]

  2. Resembling sand; gritty.

    1. The arenaceous coating felt rough to the touch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The paint had an arenaceous texture after it dried, making it unsuitable for delicate work. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sandy gritty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "arenaceous" in English means: Containing sand or made of sand., Resembling sand; gritty..

The phonetic transcription of "arenaceous" is /ˌærəˈneɪʃəs/ in British English and /ˌærəˈneɪʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arenaceous": sandy, gritty.

Example usage of "arenaceous": "The arenaceous soil is not good for farming.". More examples on the page.