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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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 start to emerge from the soil as the weather warms in springtime.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Her “first animal research program,” according to her mother, was a study of earthworms to determine how they were able to move without legs, a project she carried out in her bed.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2025
Woodcocks feed heavily on earthworms, which they probe for with their long bills.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
