compost
//ˈkɒm.pɒst//
Noun
compostSingular
compostsPlural
1
Decayed organic material, such as food scraps and plant matter, used as a fertilizer to enrich soil.
We add compost to the garden to help the vegetables grow.
Verb
compostInfinitive
compostPresent tense
compostedPast tense
compostedPast participle
compostingPresent participle
compostsThird-person singular
1
To convert organic waste into compost through a process of decomposition.
We compost our kitchen scraps to reduce waste.