compost
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Noun — Decayed organic matter, such as food scraps and garden waste, used to enrich soil.
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How to use compost
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
compost heap
compost bin
garden compost
Etymology
From Old Northern French compost, "a mixture of leaves, manure, and the like for fertilizing land," ultimately from Latin compositus, "put together." A doublet of "compote" and "composite."
Full origin of compost →Frequently asked questions
What does “compost” mean?
The word “compost” means decayed organic matter, such as food scraps and garden waste, used to enrich soil. In plain terms, rotted plant and food waste used to feed soil, or the act of making it.
How do you pronounce “compost”?
“Compost” is pronounced KOM-post (/ˈkɑm.poʊst/ in IPA).
How do you use “compost” in a sentence?
Here is “compost” used in a sentence: “We add kitchen scraps to the compost every week.”
What part of speech is “compost”?
Depending on how it is used, “compost” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “compost” come from?
The word “compost” comes from Latin. From Old Northern French compost, "a mixture of leaves, manure, and the like for fertilizing land," ultimately from Latin compositus, "put together." A doublet of "compote" and "composite.".
Is “compost” a common word?
“Compost” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “compost” have?
“Compost” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: decayed organic matter, such as food scraps and garden waste, used to enrich soil.
