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Definition of clayey

clayey

/ˈkleɪ.i/
clay · ey
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• adjective

1

Consisting of, containing, or resembling clay; heavy, sticky, and plastic when wet.

Example

"Gardeners often add organic compost to clayey soil to improve drainage and aeration for plant roots."

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• Rhymes for clayey

• Nearby Words

clawless
clawlike
clay
clayey
claylike
claymation
clean

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the Old English noun 'clæg' (meaning sticky earth or clay) combined with the adjectival suffix '-ey'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clayey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clayey
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