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compost

Definition

  • noun: a decayed mixture of plants (such as leaves and grass) that is used to improve the soil in a garden
  • noun: a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
  • verb: to change (plant materials) into compost
  • verb: to convert (as plant debris) to compost
  • synonyms: admixture, ammonia, castor-bean meal

Examples

  • a 'compost heap' = ('chiefly US') a 'compost pile' [=a pile of plant materials that are kept in a garden and allowed to decay to create compost]

  • We 'compost' leaves in our backyard.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yo, yo, yo. Hey, guys, come on. We gotta go. We gotta go. Green is what? Good. Let's go. Guys, come on. Other bus, other bus. Let's go. Compost is cool. Now, stuff that in there, Eric. - Yes, sir. Yes, sir. - Very good, very good. Now, I am gonna make a steaming cup of compost tea. (..)
    2008 Twilight