potting soil
noun
US
: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots
Examples of potting soil in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
While holding the plant steady with one hand, carefully fill in around the roots with potting soil, leaving about 1 inch of space between the soil line and the rim of the pot.
—
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Don't leave bags of potting soil and compost sitting on the porch.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Potato pieces can also be planted in a similar manner in large containers filled with potting soil.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Though it is often confusingly referred to as potting soil, potting mix may not include actual soil at all.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potting soil
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Don't leave bags of potting soil and compost sitting on the porch.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Potato pieces can also be planted in a similar manner in large containers filled with potting soil.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Though it is often confusingly referred to as potting soil, potting mix may not include actual soil at all.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potting soil
Cite this Entry
“Potting soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potting%20soil. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
