gault

noun

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chiefly British
as in clay

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  1. clay
  2. mud
  3. kaolin
  4. gumbo
  5. sand
  6. soil
  7. gravel
Noun
  • Modern comforts are discreet and well-judged, such as the freestanding clay bathtubs in some suites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • According to Nameberry, the name Sienna refers to the orange-red color of the clay in the Italian city of Siena.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of clay
Noun
  • Political discourse today often makes mud wrestling look clean.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Cambridge City streets remained submerged in water Thursday or were otherwise caked in mud, said Oliver.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mud
Noun
  • It’s also made with kaolin clay, which will absorb excess oil to help prevent future breakouts.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • Use kaolin clay, temporary shade, and avoid heavy pruning to shield trees from sunburn and heat stress.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Definition of kaolin
Noun
  • Guests can expect food options such as jambalaya, gumbo, po’boys and beignets, as well as live music from the Euphoria Brass Band.
    — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Bayou Box served gumbo, muffuletta, po’ boys, shrimp Creole, shrimp étouffée, crawfish étouffée, beignets and other classic Cajun dishes.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of gumbo
Noun
  • Look for oval depressions in sunny patches of sand where grouse took dust baths.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Most are no larger than a particle of dust, or grain of sand.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sand
Noun
  • Officials said deep peat soil, limited water supplies, difficult access and strong winds have complicated efforts, even with three helicopters conducting aerial firefighting operations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Two weeks ago, the United States and Saudi Arabia signed a multibillion-dollar deal allowing US companies to build and operate nuclear power plants on Saudi soil over the next 30 years.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of soil
Noun
  • According to a Universal website launched to address community concerns over the coaster, the park is already utilizing pea gravel to minimize ride vehicle sound, a more than 900-foot-long sound wall and two half-pipe shields to block sound.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ensure the ground has impact-absorbing cushioning (rubber, pea gravel, mulch).
    — Oc Register, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of gravel
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