com·post
ˈkäm-ˌpōst 
especially British -ˌpäst
composted; composting; composts
: to convert (a material, such as plant debris) to compost
Examples of compost in a Sentence
Verb
We compost leaves in our backyard.
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Ashley Miznazi, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Because the Everglades is such a sensitive environment already impacted by water pollution, the tribe is approaching the use of compost carefully, Cypress said.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Use at least two sustainable practices, like the elimination of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, composting, soil and water conservation tactics, reducing lawn areas and using native plants.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The grant will also be used for educational workshops to start a compost operation and food scraps program to be on-site at the Miccosukee reservation.
—Ashley Miznazi, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Because the Everglades is such a sensitive environment already impacted by water pollution, the tribe is approaching the use of compost carefully, Cypress said.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
On weekdays, volunteers give thousands of schoolchildren tours and workshops on conservation, composting and pollination.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Use at least two sustainable practices, like the elimination of chemical pesticides or fertilizers, composting, soil and water conservation tactics, reducing lawn areas and using native plants.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for compost
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“Compost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compost. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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