as in topsoil
a type of soil that is good for growing plants
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Recent Examples of loam
Dense aromas of cassis, mocha and spiced blackberry are sandwiched between earthy loam below and hints of florals above.
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Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2021
The thin topsoil, never enriched here by glaciers that dragged loam over other parts of the Midwest, offered only a subsistence existence.
—Doug Struck, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2022
In my experience, Texas's three primary soil types are clay, sand and loam (sand, silt and a little clay) soil mixtures.
—Robby Brown, Forbes, 15 July 2022
Mass Natural also sells loam, potting soil, and mulch made with compost.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022
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Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2021
The thin topsoil, never enriched here by glaciers that dragged loam over other parts of the Midwest, offered only a subsistence existence.
—Doug Struck, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2022
In my experience, Texas's three primary soil types are clay, sand and loam (sand, silt and a little clay) soil mixtures.
—Robby Brown, Forbes, 15 July 2022
Mass Natural also sells loam, potting soil, and mulch made with compost.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loam
Noun
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Consider spreading a very thin (¼-inch thick) layer of topsoil across the planting area before sowing seed according to label instructions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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After centuries of deforestation and topsoil erosion, the region was already suffering from landscape degradation.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
11 Feb. 2025
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Collectively, these leftovers become part of the humus of the soil, helping retain water and support soil-dwelling microbes, invertebrates and roots.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Burnt soil has obviously lost any mulch that had been present as well as the layer of decomposing organic material or humus just below it.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
8 Feb. 2025
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People are even combining miniature art with clay art, making tiny versions of food in clay form. 6.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Warm the clay beads in the microwave or freeze them for instant relief.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Smaller dinosaurs and other creatures were caught in the mud, unable to escape.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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For hallways, mud rooms, kitchen runners, or entryways, jute brings a minimal and bohemian decor aesthetic while also delivering on functionality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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In the shadows of Spectrum Center, across the street in what used to be a gravel parking lot, the signs of a rapid progression are easily visible.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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Position the bed in an area that receives lots of sunshine and mix a well-draining rocky or gritty soil blend by combining equal parts potting soil and coarse sand or fine gravel.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The white sand Beach is also a hot spot for surfers and a popular spot for those driving the Road to Hana that’s located at mile 9.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There also are fat bikes designed for sand and snow.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Oh, and—little detail—the earth’s surface has, apparently, been wiped clean by a world-historic climate event and a nuclear war, and everybody who survived is living in a bunker gussied up by its billionaire overlords to look like a perpetually temperate American suburb.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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With the ongoing hostilities, famine, and disease, among others, Sudan is hell on earth for children.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Loam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loam. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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