Sandpit vs. Sandbox — What's the Difference?

A sandpit (most Commonwealth countries) or sandbox (US and Canada) is a low, wide container or shallow depression filled with soft (beach) sand in which children can play. Sharp sand (as used in the building industry) is not suitable for such use.

A low box filled with sand for children to play in.

A large deep pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug.

A litter box, especially for a cat.

A place or pit from which sand is excavated.

(US) A children's play area consisting of a box filled with sand.

A children’s play area consisting of a large container filled with sand.

A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.

(television) A small-scale illustrative model of the theater of war in the Middle East.

A container for sand or pounce, used historically before blotting paper.

A pit or excavation from which sand is or has been taken.

An animal's litter box.

A large pit in sandy ground from which sand is dug

(rail) A box carried on locomotives, from which sand runs onto the rails in front of the driving wheels, to prevent slipping.

(computing) An isolated area where a program can be executed with a restricted portion of the resources available.

(WMF jargon) A page on a wiki where users are free to experiment without destroying or damaging any legitimate content.

The Middle East.

To restrict (a program, etc.) by placing it in a sandbox.

Mold consisting of a box with sand shaped to mold metal

Plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in