Definition of earth

• n. - The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of spirits.
• n. - The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land.
• n. - The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich earth.
• n. - A part of this globe; a region; a country; land.
• n. - Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life.
• n. - The people on the globe.
• n. - Any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria, and thoria.
• n. - A similar oxide, having a slight alkaline reaction, as lime, magnesia, strontia, baryta.
• n. - A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the earth of a fox.
• v. t. - To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.
• v. t. - To cover with earth or mold; to inter; to bury; -- sometimes with up.
• v. i. - To burrow.
• n. - A plowing.