compost
noun
a mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.
composting
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present participleof compost.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Helou said Blumenfield’s motion completes the loop by keeping food waste close to home, creating more local composting and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transporting waste outside of the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The state’s composting law has proved challenging on several fronts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
A year long consultation by the Law Commission for the UK government which has reviewed new funerary methods, including human composting, is due to be published soon.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
Hughes believes the case for human composting is so overwhelming that he is actively searching for individuals who want to take that step when they die.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
My new house will have a composting toilet and, right above the kitchen, a cozy sleeping loft.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
