topsoil

noun
UK: /ˈtɒpsɔɪl/
US: /ˈtɑːpsɔɪl/

  1. The layer of soil on the surface of the ground.

    1. The topsoil is dark.
    2. Farmers need good topsoil to grow healthy crops and prevent erosion.

  2. The fertile upper layer of soil, rich in organic material and nutrients, used for growing plants.

    1. We need more topsoil.
    2. The garden centre sells bags of topsoil for improving flower beds and lawns.

Synonyms

surface soil humus
topsoil verb

  1. To cover an area of land with topsoil.

    1. They topsoil the garden.
    2. After the construction, the area was topsoiled to prepare it for planting grass.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "topsoil" in English means: The layer of soil on the surface of the ground., The fertile upper layer of soil, rich in organic material and nutrients, used for growing plants..

The phonetic transcription of "topsoil" is /ˈtɒpsɔɪl/ in British English and /ˈtɑːpsɔɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "topsoil": surface soil, humus.

Example usage of "topsoil": "The topsoil is dark.". More examples on the page.