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topsoil
This term specifically identifies the nutrient-rich surface layer of the earth, distinguishing it from the sterile subsoil or bedrock beneath. It carries a strong connotation of fertility and life-sustaining capacity, making it a primary focus in agriculture, landscaping, and environmental science.
As a mass noun, topsoil is treated as uncountable. It describes a substance rather than individual units, meaning it cannot be pluralized to describe multiple layers of the same material. To quantify it, speakers must use partitive constructions such as a layer of topsoil or several cubic yards of topsoil.
Meanings
Examples
We need to add a few inches of fresh topsoil to the garden beds before planting.
The heavy rains washed away the fertile topsoil from the hillside.
I wonder if this soil is actually topsoil or just fill dirt.
You should mix some organic compost into the topsoil to improve drainage.
The farmer worked hard to prevent the erosion of his topsoil.
Just spread the topsoil evenly across the lawn and rake it in.
The ancient civilization collapsed partly due to the depletion of their topsoil.
This area has very thin topsoil which makes it difficult to grow vegetables.