English · Nature & Environment
soil
/sɔɪl/
[/sɔɪl/]
top layer of earth
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The top layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
Rich dark soil covered the field, perfect for planting vegetables in the warm spring.
Rich dark soil covered the field, perfect for planting vegetables in the warm spring.
Etymology
From Old French 'soil', ground, partly from Latin 'solium' and 'solum'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in farming, gardening, and science.