1. marine worms that live in sand or sandy sediments, typically used as fishing bait
2. fictional giant worms that live in desert sand, especially in science fiction
Usage: science fiction

Examples

• The fishermen dug for sandworms along the beach at low tide.
• Fresh sandworms make excellent bait for catching striped bass.
• The marine biologist studied the feeding habits of sandworms in the estuary.
• In the novel, massive sandworms terrorized travelers crossing the desert.
• The science fiction movie featured enormous sandworms emerging from beneath the dunes.
• Local bait shops sell sandworms by the dozen to surf fishermen.