loams

noun

plural of loam
as in topsoils
a type of soil that is good for growing plants

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Recent Examples of loams Loamy and sandy loams are the ideal soil type. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 The region's soils consist of limestone, clay, and iron-rich loams. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loams
  1. clays
  2. clods
  3. sands
Noun
  • Plus, the addition of colored clays, according to the brand, helps mask uneven skin tone and discoloration.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 11 July 2026
  • Practice cattle-handling skills, ride one of 70 horses and take aim on the sporting clays course.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of clays
Noun
  • According to the authors, their results suggest that clods of earth can indeed catalyze these reactions without the presence of life.
    — Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • After loosening the soil, gently lift the clump out of the ground and remove any soil clods.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of clods
Noun
  • After more than a decade hugging the sands of Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck will close its doors this year.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 July 2026
  • Santo Beach Resort & Spa is the island's flagship luxury resort, with all-inclusive service, direct beachfront access, and an expansive spa centered on Porto Santo's mineral-rich sands and seawater therapies.
    — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of sands

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