loamy

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
  • Sea turtles now nest on the secluded sandy beach that’s for all intents and purposes private, save for villagers occasionally visiting the small oceanfront temple for ceremonies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Peaks and valleys ranging from a light sandy color to a deep blueish-gray create an almost hypnotic landscape.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Loamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loamy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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