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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
com•post /ˈkɑmpoʊst/USA pronunciation   n. [uncountable]
  1. Botanya mixture of decaying plant or animal matter used for fertilizing soil.

v. [~ + object]
  1. Botanyto use in compost;
    make compost of:They composted the dead branches and leaves to enrich the soil.
com•post•er, n. [countable]See -pos-.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
com•post  (kom′pōst),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Botanya mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
  2. a composition;
    compound.

v.t. 
  1. Botanyto use in compost;
    make compost of:to compost manure and kitchen scraps.
  2. Botanyto apply compost to (soil).

v.i. 
  1. Botanyto make compost:Shredded leaves will compost easily.
  • Latin compositum, noun, nominal use of neuter of compositus composite; compare compote
  • Anglo-French, Middle French
  • Middle English 1350–1400
com′post•a•ble, adj. 
com′post•er, n. 

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