earthworm
Earthworm (noun) means a long, segmented worm that lives in soil and helps aerate it. Example: “After the rain, earthworms wriggled across the sidewalk.”
How to use earthworm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe common soil-dwelling worm that helps keep garden soil healthy.
Word forms
earthworms plural
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After the rain, _____ wriggled across the sidewalk.
Etymology
From Middle English erthe-worm, joining earth and worm.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “earthworm” mean?
The word “earthworm” means a long, segmented worm that lives in soil and helps aerate it. In plain terms, the common soil-dwelling worm that helps keep garden soil healthy.
How do you pronounce “earthworm”?
“Earthworm” is pronounced URTH-wurm (/ˈɜː(ɹ)θˌwɜː(ɹ)m/ in IPA).
How do you use “earthworm” in a sentence?
Here is “earthworm” used in a sentence: “After the rain, earthworms wriggled across the sidewalk.”
What part of speech is “earthworm”?
“Earthworm” is a noun.
Where does the word “earthworm” come from?
The word “earthworm” comes from Middle English. From Middle English erthe-worm, joining earth and worm.