Synonyms for soil

Other words for “soil”, grouped by meaning.

We found 13 synonyms for “soil”. The most common are dirt, filth, grime, stain, grease.

noun the state of being covered with unclean things

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

Synonymsdirt

noun material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

Synonymslandground

noun the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

Synonymsterritory

verb make soiled, filthy, or dirty

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University