soil
noun
1. the state of being covered with unclean things
Similar word(s): dirt, filth, grease, grime, grunge, stain
Definition categories: state, dirtiness, uncleanness
2. the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
Similar word(s): dirt
Definition categories: substance, earth, ground
3. material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
- good agricultural soil
Definition categories: object
4. the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
- American troops were stationed on Japanese soil
Similar word(s): territory
Definition categories: location
Sentences with soil as a noun:
- The refugees returned to their native soil.
- night soil