topsoil — the upper layer of soil that is richest in nutrients and organic matter
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the upper layer of soil that is richest in nutrients and organic matter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːpˌsɔɪl/
Korean meaning: 영양분과 유기물이 가장 풍부한 토양의 최상층
Korean pronunciation: **탑**소일
Example Sentences
- The farmer was devastated when heavy rain washed away years of carefully cultivated topsoil.
- My grandmother's secret to amazing vegetables was never disturbing the precious topsoil in her garden.
- The lazy gardener thought all soil was the same until he accidentally planted flowers in subsoil instead of topsoil - they grew about as well as his cooking skills.
topsoil
NOUN//ˈtɑːpˌsɔɪl//
the upper layer of soil that is richest in nutrients and organic matter
The farmer scoops rich topsoil, dark and crumbly, ready for spring planting.
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Origin
16세기에 'top'(위)과 'soil'(토양)이 결합하여 만들어진 합성어로, 말 그대로 '위쪽 흙'이라는 의미에서 출발했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The farmer was devastated when heavy rain washed away years of carefully cultivated topsoil.”
“My grandmother's secret to amazing vegetables was never disturbing the precious topsoil in her garden.”
“The lazy gardener thought all soil was the same until he accidentally planted flowers in subsoil instead of topsoil - they grew about as well as his cooking skills.”
“Environmental scientists warn that topsoil loss is one of the most serious threats to global food security.”
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