compost
nounUK /ˈkɒm.pɒst/
US /ˈkɑːm.poʊst/
Compost is old food and plant bits that rot and turn into good dirt for plants.
We put banana peels and leaves in the compost to help our garden grow.
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2. To make plant material rot into rich soil.
She composts her vegetable scraps every week.
3. A mix of decaying leaves and food used to feed soil.
The farmer spread compost over the field before planting.
4. A container or pile where scraps break down.
Please toss the apple core into the compost behind the shed.