compost

noun
UK: /ˈkɒmpɒst/
US: /ˈkɑːmpoʊst/

  1. A mixture of decaying organic substances, such as dead leaves and food waste, used as fertilizer.

    1. We put the vegetable scraps in the compost.
    2. The garden benefits greatly from the nutrient-rich compost.

  2. A general term for decayed organic material used to fertilize soil.

    1. She added compost to enrich the garden soil.
    2. Using compost is an environmentally friendly way to improve soil quality.

Synonyms

humus fertilizer mulch
compost transitive-verb

  1. To convert organic waste into compost.

    1. We compost our kitchen scraps.
    2. Many people now compost to reduce landfill waste.

  2. To use compost to fertilize soil.

    1. I composted the garden before planting seeds.
    2. We compost our flowerbeds every spring to encourage growth.
compost intransitive-verb

  1. To undergo decomposition and become compost.

    1. The leaves will compost over the winter.
    2. All organic matter will eventually compost if given enough time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compost" in English means: A mixture of decaying organic substances, such as dead leaves and food waste, used as fertilizer., A general term for decayed organic material used to fertilize soil..

The phonetic transcription of "compost" is /ˈkɒmpɒst/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmpoʊst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compost": humus, fertilizer, mulch.

Example usage of "compost": "We put the vegetable scraps in the compost.". More examples on the page.