soil

noun
UK /sɔɪl/
US /sɔɪl/

Soil is the dirt on the ground where plants grow.

The farmer planted seeds in the rich soil.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To make something dirty.

She soiled her new dress with mud.

3. To become dirty or stained.

White shirts soil easily.

4. A place or condition that is dirty or unclean.

He refused to live in such soil.