What does topsoil mean?
Topsoil means (agriculture, horticulture) The upper layer of soil, typically most fertile and in which it is the easiest to start new plants..
Topsoil
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(agriculture, horticulture) The upper layer of soil, typically most fertile and in which it is the easiest to start new plants..
Definitions by Sense
- (agriculture, horticulture) The upper layer of soil, typically most fertile and in which it is the easiest to start new plants.
- (transitive) To remove the topsoil from.
Example Sentences
Little grew on the farm, after the floods from the hurricane washed away the topsoil.
Without urgent action, the majority of the Earth’s topsoil could be severely degraded or lost before the end of this century. In China, topsoil is being lost fifty-seven times faster than this natural replacement process; in Europe seventeen times faster.
Synonyms for topsoil
Antonyms for topsoil
Related Words
Word Forms
- topsoils
- top soil
- topsoiling
- topsoiled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for topsoil?
Common synonyms include callow, surface soil.
What is the opposite of topsoil?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use topsoil in a sentence?
Little grew on the farm, after the floods from the hurricane washed away the topsoil.
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