com·post
ˈkäm-ˌpōst 
especially British -ˌpäst
composted; composting; composts
: to convert (a material, such as plant debris) to compost
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Verb
We compost leaves in our backyard.
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Lindsey King, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
To avoid pest issues, bury parchment paper deep in your compost pile or use a covered compost bin with a lid.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In addition, food waste that is not composted is responsible for a large portion of methane emissions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The potted plant experiment gave Wilde the idea that incorporating unused wool—which can hold up to 35% of its weight in H2O—into his compost pile might keep the product moist.
—Lindsey King, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
To avoid pest issues, bury parchment paper deep in your compost pile or use a covered compost bin with a lid.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
States and cities are passing composting and food donation laws at an accelerated pace.
—Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In addition, food waste that is not composted is responsible for a large portion of methane emissions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Compost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compost. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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