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, 22 Jan. 2025
Amend soil with compost or aged manure to provide organic matter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
More specifically, the company factored in access to municipal and private composting programs, zero-waste initiatives, yard size, and local interest in composting, among 11 metrics.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Starting Mix Fill up pots or a seed starting tray with pre-moistened seed starting mix or a DIY mix made with 1 part compost, 1 part vermiculite or perlite, and 2 parts coconut coir.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
Amend soil with compost or aged manure to provide organic matter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
Before New York City completed the rollout of its curbside composting program this year, Christmas tree collection trucks would roam the streets for about two weeks every January.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
More specifically, the company factored in access to municipal and private composting programs, zero-waste initiatives, yard size, and local interest in composting, among 11 metrics.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Compost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compost. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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