dirt
Translation
dirt, soil, earth, mud
Examples
There was dirt on his shoes.
There was dirt on his shoes.
The children were playing in the dirt.
The children were playing in the dirt.
Grammar Patterns
dirt a substance like soil or mud He washed the dirt off his hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soil, mud, dust, grime
Etymology
From Old Norse 'drit' (excrement). The meaning softened over time to 'earth, soil'.
Memory Tips
Imagine getting your shirt 'dirty' by falling in the 'dirt'.