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dune

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /duːn/ · UK /djuːn/

Forms: dunes

dune means: A hill of sand formed by wind or moving water.

noun

SAND HILLB2

A hill of sand formed by wind or moving water.

  • We climbed a sand dune.
  • Wind slowly changes the shape of the dunes.
  • Grass helps keep coastal dunes in place.

Similar words: sand hill

Common phrases: sand dune, coastal dune, dune grass

Questions about dune

What does dune mean?

A hill of sand formed by wind or moving water.

What is dune in other languages?

Türkçe: kumul · Español: duna · Français: dune · Deutsch: Düne · Italiano: duna · 日本語: 砂丘

How do you pronounce dune?

In American English /duːn/; in British English /djuːn/.

How do you use dune in a sentence?

We climbed a sand dune. Wind slowly changes the shape of the dunes.

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