sands
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
sand grains, especially in reference to the contents of an hourglass, from which
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
a unit of time.
Noun
Examples
The sands of a lifetime are rapidly running out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sands” mean?
sand grains, especially in reference to the contents of an hourglass, from which
Is “sands” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.