earthworm
Translation
earthworm
Examples
An earthworm burrowed into the soil.
An earthworm burrowed into the soil.
Fishermen use earthworms as bait.
Fishermen use earthworms as bait.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an/the)) ~ a noun for a worm that lives in the soil. I saw an earthworm in the garden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worm, nightcrawler, angleworm
Etymology
From 'earth' + 'worm'. A worm that lives in the earth or soil.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'worm' that you find in the 'earth' when you are gardening.