manure
1 synonym for manure, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Animal dung used to fertilize soil.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Animal dung used to fertilize soil.
“The farmer spread manure over the field before planting.”
2. verb
To fertilize soil, typically with animal dung.
“They manured the vegetable patch every spring.”
How to use manure
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
spread manure
well-rotted manure
manure the fields
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman manourer, ultimately from Latin manū operārī ("to work by hand") — originally meant "to cultivate," and only later narrowed to mean fertilizer.
Full origin of manure →Frequently asked questions
What does “manure” mean?
The word “manure” means animal dung used to fertilize soil. In plain terms, animal waste (or occasionally other organic matter) spread on soil to help plants grow, or the act of spreading it.
How do you pronounce “manure”?
“Manure” is pronounced muh-NYOOR (/məˈnʊɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “manure” in a sentence?
Here is “manure” used in a sentence: “The farmer spread manure over the field before planting.”
What part of speech is “manure”?
Depending on how it is used, “manure” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “manure” come from?
The word “manure” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman manourer, ultimately from Latin manū operārī ("to work by hand") — originally meant "to cultivate," and only later narrowed to mean fertilizer.
Is “manure” a common word?
“Manure” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “manure” have?
“Manure” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: animal dung used to fertilize soil.
