soil soil /ˈsɔɪl/

noun

1. () The state of being covered with unclean things  ( filth , grease , grime , dirt , grunge , soil , stain )
   the state of being covered with unclean things
   
2. () The part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock  ( soil , dirt )
   the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
    The soil in the garden is rich and fertile, perfect for growing a variety of plants
   The soil in the garden is rich and fertile, perfect for growing a variety of plants
   
   
3. () Material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)  ( ground , soil , land )
   material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
    The land had never been plowed
   the land had never been plowed
    Good agricultural soil
   good agricultural soil
   
   
4. The geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state  ( soil , territory )
   the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
    American troops were stationed on Japanese soil
   American troops were stationed on Japanese soil
   

verb

1. () Make soiled, filthy, or dirty  ( begrime , bemire [Archaic] , colly [Archaic] , dirty , grime , soil )
   make soiled, filthy, or dirty
    Don't soil your clothes when you play outside!
   don't soil your clothes when you play outside!