dirt (Meaning)

Wordnet

dirt (n)

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

the state of being covered with unclean things

obscene terms for feces

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

Wordnet

dirt (s)

(of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel

Webster

dirt (n.)

Any foul of filthy substance, as excrement, mud, dust, etc.; whatever, adhering to anything, renders it foul or unclean; earth; as, a wagonload of dirt.

Meanness; sordidness.

In placer mining, earth, gravel, etc., before washing.

Webster

dirt (v. t.)

To make foul of filthy; to dirty.

dirt Sentence Examples

  1. The old oak tree's roots dug deep into the rich, dark dirt.
  2. Her fingernails became caked with dirt after gardening all afternoon.
  3. The little boy loved to roll around in the dirt, making himself as messy as possible.
  4. The playground was covered in a thick layer of dirt, providing a soft landing for the children who played there.
  5. The farmer tilled the dirt to prepare it for planting.
  6. The construction workers accidentally damaged the water main, causing dirt and rocks to spray everywhere.
  7. The dirt road wound its way through the forest, leading to a small cabin.
  8. The little girl's hair was filled with dirt after playing outside all day.
  9. The old man sat on the porch, idly kicking at the dirt with his boot.
  10. The hikers were careful not to disturb the dirt, as they knew it was home to many small creatures.

FAQs About the word dirt

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock, the state of being covered with unclean things, obscene terms for feces, disgraceful

soil, sand, mud, ground, mold, clod, gravel,earth, clay, dust

cleanliness, cleanliness, cleanness,cleanness,

The old oak tree's roots dug deep into the rich, dark dirt.

Her fingernails became caked with dirt after gardening all afternoon.

The little boy loved to roll around in the dirt, making himself as messy as possible.

The playground was covered in a thick layer of dirt, providing a soft landing for the children who played there.