Synonyms for quicksand
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Wet sand that appears firm but in which things readily sink, often found near rivers or coasts.
My feet were firmly lodged in the quicksand, and the more I struggled the more I sank into it.
Forms
- Plural
- quicksands → syrts, syrtes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| quicksand | rising | |
| syrt | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- syrt
- 6 letters
- syrtis