1. a ridge or mound of sand formed in water by currents or tides

Examples

• The boat ran aground on a hidden sandbank.
• Seals often rest on the sandbank at low tide.
• The river’s sandbank shifts position after heavy rains.
• We walked across the exposed sandbank during low water.
• The sandbank creates shallow water that’s perfect for wading.
• Navigation charts show the location of every major sandbank.