earthworm
noun
any one of numerous annelid worms that burrow in soil and feed on soil nutrients and decaying organic matter.
earthworms
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pluralof earthworm.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Late in life, Darwin became infatuated with earthworms, a fitting preoccupation for an aging naturalist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Burning reed beds is a quick way to restore them, but everyone knew it should be avoided because it killed soil invertebrates, such as snails and earthworms.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
This nutrient rich material is created by red wiggler earthworms as they digest organic waste.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026
The March full Moon is known as the Worm Moon as it refers to when earthworms begin to emerge from the soil as the weather warms in springtime.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The individual parts played by other instrumentalists— crickets or earthworms, for instance—may not have the sound of music by themselves, but we hear them out of context.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
