Loam
/lˈoʊm/
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Definition
(noun) A type of soil; an earthy mixture of sand, silt and clay, with organic matter to which its fertility is chiefly due.
Sentence Examples
The garden soil was rich in loam.
Loam helped the plants grow stronger.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The gardener preferred to use ____ because it is a very fertile soil that holds moisture and nutrients.