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Definition soil in British English

soil noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/sɔɪl/
1

the substance on the surface of the Earth in which plants grow

Example

She scraped away some soil and grasped the top of the root.

Example

The dry rocky soil is suitable for planting vines.

Synonyms and related words
alluvium clay clod
2

farming as a job or as a way of life

Example

It's hard these days to make a living from the soil.

Synonyms and related words
agrarian agribusiness agricultural
Definition soil in British English