Pronunciation: /dɜrt/
noun a substance, such as mud or dust, that soils someone or something
A1 The children played in the dirt.
A2 She wiped the dirt off her shoes before entering the house.
B1 The farmer used a tractor to plow the dirt in the field.
B2 The construction workers removed the dirt to prepare the site for building.
C1 The archaeologist carefully sifted through the dirt to uncover ancient artifacts.
C2 The environmentalist advocated for cleaner air and less pollution in the dirt.
verb None
A1 I dirtied my hands while gardening.
A2 She dirtied her clothes playing outside.
B1 The children dirtied the kitchen floor with their muddy shoes.
B2 The workers dirtied the walls while renovating the house.
C1 The protesters dirtied the streets with their graffiti.
C2 The company was fined for dirtying the river with industrial waste.
adjective None
A1 The dirt road was bumpy.
A2 She wore a dirt-stained apron while gardening.
B1 The children played in the dirt, getting their clothes dirty.
B2 The old house had a dirt floor in the basement.
C1 The dirt track was perfect for testing out the new off-road vehicle.
C2 The archaeologist carefully brushed away the dirt to reveal the ancient artifacts.
adverb None
A1 She wiped the table with a cloth covered in dirt.
A2 The children played outside and got covered in dirt.
B1 The old house had a dirt floor that needed to be swept regularly.
B2 The farmers plowed the dirt fields in preparation for planting season.
C1 The archaeologists carefully excavated the dirt to uncover ancient artifacts.
C2 The mountain climbers faced treacherous conditions as they ascended the dirt-covered slopes.
pronoun None
A1 I don't like dirt on my shoes.
A2 She wiped the dirt off her hands.
B1 The children played in the dirt all afternoon.
B2 The dirt on the floor needed to be swept up.
C1 The dirt in the garden was rich and fertile for planting.
C2 The archaeologist carefully brushed away the dirt to reveal the ancient artifact.
preposition None
A1 The cat walked across the dirt road.
A2 She wiped her hands on her pants to get rid of the dirt.
B1 The children played in the dirt, making mud pies.
B2 The hikers trekked through the dirt path, enjoying the scenic views.
C1 The gardener used a rake to remove the dirt from the flower bed.
C2 The archaeologist carefully sifted through the dirt to uncover ancient artifacts.
conjunction None
A1 I like to play in the dirt.
A2 She fell down and got dirt all over her clothes.
B1 He didn't clean his room, there was dirt everywhere.
B2 The dirt road was bumpy and rough to drive on.
C1 The gardener used a special tool to remove the dirt from the flower bed.
C2 The archaeologist carefully brushed away the dirt to reveal the ancient artifacts.
interjection None
A1 Dirt! That's what I call a messy room.
A2 Dirt! I can't believe how dirty this car is.
B1 Dirt! I need to clean up this garden before the party.
B2 Dirt! How did all this mud get inside the house?
C1 Dirt! I never thought I would see such filth in a five-star hotel.
C2 Dirt! I demand to speak to the manager about the unsanitary conditions of this restaurant.
article None
A1 The dirt on the ground is brown and muddy.
A2 She wiped the dirt off her shoes before entering the house.
B1 The children played in the dirt, making mud pies.
B2 The farmer plowed the dirt in preparation for planting crops.
C1 The archaeologist carefully brushed away the dirt to reveal ancient artifacts.
C2 The construction crew excavated the dirt to lay the foundation for the new building.
formal The soil was rich in nutrients, but there was also a lot of dirt mixed in.
informal I don't mind getting my hands dirty with a little bit of dirt while gardening.
slang I can't believe you're dating that guy, he's such a dirtbag.
figurative She felt like she couldn't shake off the dirt of her past mistakes.
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