noun
- A fertile soil composed of clay, sand, and organic matter in balanced proportions.
verb
- To cover or coat with loam.
Examples
- The garden's rich loams made it ideal for growing vegetables.
- Farmers prefer fields with loams because they retain moisture well.
- The potter loams the mold with clay before casting.
- These loams are perfect for root vegetables like carrots and potatoes.
- The construction crew loams the foundation to improve drainage.
- Dark, crumbly loams indicate healthy, nutrient-rich soil.