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/ɜːrθ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The planet on which we live; the world.
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
Soil or ground.
The gardener prepared the earth before planting the seeds.
The realm of human existence, particularly in contrast to the celestial or spiritual.
He is more focused on earthly matters than spiritual ones.
A substance composed of minerals and organic matter, typically found on the surface of the planet.
The archaeologists excavated the earth to find ancient artifacts.
verb
To connect an electrical device to the earth for safety.
Make sure to earth the circuit properly to prevent any electric shock.
Etymology
Old English 'eorþe' meaning 'ground, soil, dry land, earth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
down to earth
practical and realistic; grounded.
earth-shattering
extremely surprising or significant.
the ends of the earth
the most remote places.
Related Words
earthquake
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of tectonic plates.
earthling
A person or creature that inhabits the earth.
earthy
Resembling or characteristic of earth; practical and realistic.
Slang Meanings
Something being real or genuine.
That story is pure earth, it's what really happened.
To 'earth' someone refers to grounding or stopping someone's flight of fancy.
I had to earth him back to reality after that wild idea.