B2nounenvironmenthome
US/ˈkɑːm.poʊst/
UK/ˈkɒm.pɒst/
a mixture of rotting plants and food waste that is added to soil to help plants grow
In context
We put vegetable peelings and old leaves in the compost bin.
Mixing compost into the soil makes the garden healthier.
The city collects food waste and turns it into compost for parks.
Words that go with compost
noun + noun
- compost heapOur compost heap is behind the garden shed.
- compost binPut the apple cores in the compost bin.
- garden compostGarden compost is cheaper than store-bought fertilizer.
verb + noun
- make compostYou can make compost from kitchen scraps.
- add compostAdd compost to the soil before planting.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
compostsCorrect: compost
Incorrect:
make a compostCorrect: make compost