Meaning & Definition of word "Compost"
Compost
/ˈkɒm.pɒst/
noun:
- 1. A mixture of decaying organic matter, such as leaves and manure, used to improve soil fertility.
- Example: She added compost to her garden to enrich the soil.
- 2. A pile or heap of such material.
- Example: The compost in the backyard was filled with kitchen scraps and yard waste.
verb:
- 1. To convert (organic matter) into compost.
- Example: They compost their kitchen waste to reduce trash and nourish their garden.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French compost, from Latin compostus, meaning 'put together'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
compost heap:
A pile of compost materials that are being decomposed.
get composted:
To be made into compost (often used humorously to mean being discarded).
compost your waste:
To convert your organic waste into compost.
Related Words
humus:
The organic component of soil formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material.
mulch:
A layer of material applied to the surface of soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
organic:
Relating to, derived from, or characterized by living matter.
Slang Meanings of compost
Meaning: To be dismissed or disregarded.
● Example Sentence: After the failed project, his ideas were composted.
Meaning: Referring to someone being messy or disorganized.
● Example Sentence: Her room looks like a compost pile!