1. the planet on which we live
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the planet
2. the surface of the world; land or ground
3. soil or dirt

1. to cover with soil or dirt

Examples

• The Earth orbits around the sun.
• The satellite fell back to earth.
• She planted the seeds in rich, dark earth.
• The farmer earthed up the potato plants.
• We need to protect our planet Earth.
• The plane crashed into the earth.
• The gardener dug into the soft earth.