soilage

1 of 2

noun (1)

soil·​age ˈsȯi-lij How to pronounce soilage (audio)
: the act of soiling : the condition of being soiled

soilage

2 of 2

noun (2)

: green crops for feeding confined animals

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

soil entry 1

Noun (2)

soil entry 4

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1926, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soilage was in 1916

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Cite this Entry

“Soilage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soilage. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

soilage

noun
soil·​age
ˈsȯi-lij
: the act of soiling : the state of being soiled
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