C1nounenvironmentnature
US/məˈnʊr/
UK/məˈnjʊə/
waste from farm animals, spread on soil to help plants grow
In context
The farmer spread cow manure on the field before planting the corn.
Organic farms often use manure instead of chemical fertilizers.
Too much manure running into streams can kill fish.
Words that go with manure
verb + noun
- spread manureFarmers spread manure on their fields in early spring.
adjective + noun
- animal manureAnimal manure adds nutrients to poor soil.
noun + noun
- cow manureCow manure is cheap and easy to find in farming areas.
- chicken manureChicken manure is rich in nitrogen.
- manure and fertilizerThe farm uses a mix of manure and fertilizer.
noun + preposition
- pile of manureA large pile of manure stood behind the barn.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a manureCorrect: some manure