B2nounnatureenvironment
US/sɔɪl/
UK/sɔɪl/
the top layer of the earth, in which plants grow
In context
The red soil of the Central Highlands is ideal for coffee and pepper.
Too much chemical fertilizer can damage the soil over time.
Water the plants when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Words that go with soil
adjective + noun
- fertile soilFertile soil from the river makes the delta a rich farming area.
- poor soilCassava can survive in poor soil where rice will not grow.
- sandy soilSweet potatoes grow well in sandy soil near the coast.
noun + noun
- soil erosionPlanting trees on hillsides reduces soil erosion.
- soil qualityFarmers are testing soil quality before choosing new crops.