earthwormnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/us/ˈɝːθ.wɝːm/a common type of worm that moves through the earth
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Worms, snails, slugs & similar animals
- annelid
- centipede
- flatworm
- gastropod
- leech
- millepede
- millipede
- nematode
- roundworm
- slug
- snail
- tapeworm
- woodlouse
- worm
Examples from literature
- These included the use of earthworms to create soil nutrients, plant-oil pesticides, and predator insects to kill pests.
- Earthworms were not plentiful on the island.
- He carefully picked his way on tiptoe among the earthworms, without killing a single one.
- Mr. Darwin believes that traces of it can be found in earthworms and other annelids.
- One day my sister threw a handful of earthworms on to my dress.
- The constant stirring up of the soil by earthworms is an aid in keeping the soil open to air and water.