The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic substances, clay, and rock particles.

Farmers work hard to maintain the quality of the soil to ensure a good harvest.

A particular kind of earth or ground.

The soil in this region is particularly rich in minerals.

A country or territory.

The soldiers were proud to defend their native soil.

Excrement or other foul matter that soils or stains.

The nurse disposed of the patient’s soil and changed the bedding.

Waste matter or filth, especially excrement.

The caretaker cleaned the soil left by the animals in the enclosure.

soilverb

To make dirty or unclean, especially on the surface.

The children soiled their clothes while playing in the mud.

To tarnish or disgrace someone's reputation.

The scandal soiled the politician's reputation beyond repair.

soiladjektiv

Relating to, consisting of, or intended for soil.

The laboratory conducted soil analysis to determine nutrient levels.