com·post
ˈkäm-ˌpōst 
especially British -ˌpäst
composted; composting; composts
: to convert (a material, such as plant debris) to compost
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Verb
We compost leaves in our backyard.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Add compost, pine bark, or pine straw about 1 to 2 inches deep to conserve moisture and slow down weeds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Waste management is a focus with regular composting and staff awareness training for environmentally sound water and waste practices.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Most compost has a relatively neutral pH and working a 2- to 3-inch layer of compost into the top 6 inches of your soil reduces acid levels, and improves your soil structure and nutrient content at the same time.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Add compost, pine bark, or pine straw about 1 to 2 inches deep to conserve moisture and slow down weeds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Compost starters are typically added to new compost piles to jumpstart the composting process.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Waste management is a focus with regular composting and staff awareness training for environmentally sound water and waste practices.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Compost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compost. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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