Topsoil Definition

tŏpsoil
topsoils
noun
topsoils
The upper layer of soil; surface soil.
Webster's New World
Earth of a dark and rich type, for use in growing plants, a lawn, etc.
A bag of topsoil.
Webster's New World

The most fertile soil, easiest to start new plants in.

Little grew on the farm, after the floods from the hurricane washed away the topsoil.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • surface soil
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verb
To place topsoil on (land).
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Topsoil

Noun

Singular:
topsoil
Plural:
topsoils

Origin of Topsoil

Topsoil Sentence Examples

  • After removing the topsoil the ground turned into a layer of rock.

  • Topsoil - The best layer of soil, it is darker and full of nutrients.

  • Distinctive layer of buried turf line and topsoil which is probably the surface visible to the 18th century antiquarians.

  • Once you know the profile of the site, a mechanical digger can be brought in to remove the rest of the topsoil.

  • Small soil samples are taken on a grid basis, either with an auger or following the topsoil strip.

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Words Starting With

TTOTOP

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LILOIL

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