topsoil

noun

Definition of topsoilnext
as in loam

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Recent Examples of topsoil At one point, there were so many visitors that the cemetery had to bring in a pickup truck full of topsoil to replace what was taken, per the Morning Call. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 The vineyard sits on slopes averaging roughly 25%, with only about 25 centimeters of topsoil before roots encounter solid schist. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 When the solar panels were installed, excavation for support posts and underground cables disturbed the topsoil and destroyed the native grasses, which consist of a diverse species of grass. — Sanggay Tashi, The Conversation, 11 June 2026 Potting soil, compost, and topsoil each serve unique purposes—know when and where to use them. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for topsoil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsoil
  1. loam
  2. humus
  3. clay
  4. gravel
  5. mud
  6. sand
  7. earth
Noun
  • Loamy and sandy loams are the ideal soil type.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • Soil types include gravel and sedimentary loam closer to the river and volcanic rock distributed on the hillsides, a combination that adds distinct aromas, flavors, and minerality to the wines made here.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of loam
Noun
  • This includes decaying plant and animal residues, humus, and living microorganisms.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
  • Composting in the garden is just a way of speeding up the natural process that creates soil all over the world, as organisms such as bacteria, fungi, insects and earthworms consume dead plants to make humus.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2026
Definition of humus
Noun
  • The importance of falling well has only grown as players have adapted movement patterns from clay and hard courts to grass.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 July 2026
  • That meant ditching some of the traditional tools used in vehicle design, like the clay models used by car designers since the 1930s.
    — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of clay
Noun
  • Affordable concrete pavers from the hardware store and gravel delineate the area.
    — Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • Construction began this spring, with workers placing gravel and lining drainage ditches with rock in portions of the roadway, Pavarini said.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of gravel
Noun
  • Video from inside the apartment shows furniture, baby clothing, and other supplies covered in mud.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Situated between busier coastal destinations this idyllic town and its marshes will immediately transport you back to your early carefree days playing in creeks, digging in pluff mud, catching crawfish, and tossing cast nets.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of mud
Noun
  • Every major hotel brand in the world has built a bungalow in the sand—or over the water.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • The audience will be setting out beach towels on the sand south of the pier, with a footprint that extends down about a half-mile to Bay Street, with a secondary stage and plenty of food and other attractions along the oceanside paths.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of sand
Noun
  • The trio wore shirts that featured the ears of Middle-earth creatures in various skin tones.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • The Paris photocall on July 7 marked a transition to deeper tones, with references to earth and fire.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
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