loamy

adjective

Definition of loamynext
as in sandy
consisting or suggestive of earth that loamy section of the backyard is perfect for growing a garden

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Recent Examples of loamy Soil Plants thrive in loamy, well-draining soil but tolerate a range of soil types, including clay. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026 Fill the container with high-quality, loamy, well-draining potting mix. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 Grown as a perennial in zones 8 to 10 and as an annual elsewhere, this plant needs plenty of sun and sandy or loamy, well-draining soil. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 June 2026 The dirt-only diamond was loamy and soft and home plate was totally submerged in a muddy puddle, a tributary of which also snaked down the third-base line. — Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loamy
sandy
Adjective
  • On the Mediterranean side, Playa de Santa Bárbara is a wide sandy beach north of the border, with the immense Rock of Gibraltar rising to the south — a potentially spectacular foreground.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In 2025, Kuznietsov was arrested by Italian police in Rimini – a city in northern Italy known for its sandy beaches and Roman landmarks – and later extradited to Germany.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sandy

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“Loamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loamy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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