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topsoil

/ˈtɒp.sɔɪl/

/ˈtɑp.sɔɪl/

topsoilnoun

topsoils

Translations

плодородный слой почвы

Farmers often add compost to the topsoil to improve its quality.

Фермеры часто добавляют компост в плодородный слой почвы, чтобы улучшить его качество.

Definitions

The uppermost layer of soil, which is rich in organic material and nutrients, and is crucial for plant growth.

Farmers often add compost to the topsoil to improve its fertility.

Soil that is transported or sold commercially for use in gardening or landscaping.

The landscaper ordered several bags of topsoil for the flower beds.

Synonyms

upper soil

top layer

earth

humus

surface soil

topsoilverb

topsoiled

Past Simple

topsoiled

Past Participle

topsoiling

Gerund

Transitive verb meaning "to cover with topsoil."

Definitions

To cover (land or an area) with a layer of topsoil.

They topsoiled the garden before planting the shrubs.

Synonyms

mulch

surface

overlay

add topsoil

apply topsoil

cover with topsoil

dress (with soil)

top-dress

topsoiladjective

/ˈtɒp.sɔɪl/

/ˈtɑp.sɔɪl/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the upper layer of soil (e.g., "topsoil moisture").

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of the uppermost layer of soil.

Topsoil erosion is a major environmental concern.

Synonyms