The Open Dictionary

sand dollar

noun

UK/ˈsænd ˌdɒl.əʳ/
US/ˈsænd ˌdɑː.lɚ/

Definitions of sand dollar noun

  1. Countable

    A flat, disc-shaped marine animal belonging to the sea urchin family that lives partially buried in the sand. The skeletal remains of dead sand dollars are often found on beaches.

    • The sand dollar fossils found in this area indicate that it was once part of the seabed.

    • Many beachgoers enjoy collecting the skeletons of sand dollars as souvenirs.

    • The children were excited to find several intact sand dollars while strolling along the beach.