Dune

Pronunciation: /dun/

Definitions of dune

noun a hill or sand dune formed by the wind, usually along the beach or in a desert

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a big dune at the beach.

A2 The children played in the sand dunes all day.

B1 The desert is full of vast dunes that stretch for miles.

B2 The dune buggy raced over the sandy dunes with ease.

C1 The dune ecosystem is fragile and requires careful preservation.

C2 The artist captured the beauty of the dune landscape in their painting.

Examples of dune in a Sentence

formal The dune ecosystem plays a crucial role in protecting coastal areas from erosion.

informal Let's go sandboarding on the dunes this weekend!

slang I'm totally down to chill at the dunes with some friends.

figurative Navigating through the dunes of life can be challenging, but the view from the top is worth it.

Grammatical Forms of dune

• past tense: duned
• plural: dunes
• comparative: duner
• superlative: dunest
• present tense: dunes
• future tense: will dune
• perfect tense: have duned
• continuous tense: is duning
• singular: dune
• positive degree: dune
• infinitive: to dune
• gerund: duning
• participle: duned

Origin and Evolution of dune

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'dune' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'dūne' which means 'sand hill'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dune' has retained its original meaning of a hill or ridge of sand, but has also come to be associated with sandy coastal areas and desert landscapes.