loamy

Definition of loamynext
as in sandy
consisting or suggestive of earth that loamy section of the backyard is perfect for growing a garden

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Recent Examples of loamy Fill the container with high-quality, loamy, well-draining potting mix. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 Grown as a perennial in zones 8 to 10 and as an annual elsewhere, this plant needs plenty of sun and sandy or loamy, well-draining soil. Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 June 2026 How To Use Traditional Fertilizers Tomatoes thrive in loamy soils with good drainage and high organic matter content. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 The dirt-only diamond was loamy and soft and home plate was totally submerged in a muddy puddle, a tributary of which also snaked down the third-base line. Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loamy
sandy
Adjective
  • And even better, since Galveston is a popular Texas beach town with 32 miles of sandy shores.
    Megan duBois, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • The shore now alternated between open sandy or rocky beaches and jumbled boulders ranging from a foot to many feet in diameter.
    Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026

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“Loamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loamy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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