Meaning Of The Word Compost

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Compost? Find Compost meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Compost Meaning

Compost Definition
Compost Definition

What's The Definition Of Compost?

compost
uncountable noun: Compost is a mixture of decayed plants and vegetable waste which is added to the soil to help plants grow.

compost in American English
a mixture; compound
to convert (vegetable refuse) into compost
intransitive verb: to make compost
noun: a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil
transitive verb: to use in compost; make compost of

compost in British English
to make (vegetable matter) into compost
noun: a mixture of organic residues such as decomposed vegetation, manure, etc, used as a fertilizer

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Joint and last survivor annuity ‐ noun: an annuity payable until the death of the…
  • Jalisco ‐ state of W Mexico, on the Pacific: 30,941 sq mi…
  • Shift lever ‐ noun: the lever mounted on the steering column…
  • Hand over fist ‐ easily and in large amounts; If you say that someone…
  • Coital exanthema ‐ noun: a common venereal disease affecting horses…
  • Blow someone's brains out ‐ To blow someone's brains out means to shoot them…
  • Green onion ‐ an immature onion with a long stalk and green…
  • Bullet ‐ a small ball or cone-shaped missile of lead, metal…
  • Dog leg ‐ noun: A dog leg is a part of a wellbore which…
  • Shock-horror ‐ A shock horror story is presented in a way that…