com·post
ˈkäm-ˌpōst 
especially British -ˌpäst
composted; composting; composts
: to convert (a material, such as plant debris) to compost
Examples of compost in a Sentence
Verb
We compost leaves in our backyard.
Recent Examples on the Web
Taylor Mims, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
In a November 2022 audit, Oakland found that only 10.5% of its residents’ recycling bins and 4% of all compost bins had any level of contamination.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
If your soil needs improvement, mix in a generous amount of compost before planting.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
The future of wastewater is circular, recycling back into drinking water, compost for urban farms, and energy.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 12 Feb. 2024
The Organic Recycler, a compost and mulch company, is proposing to locate the plant at 13001 Old Denton Rd.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2024
Attendees can bring used clothing to swap, join a kids’ bike rodeo, pick up free compost and mulch or make sustainable produce bags.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
The shelter also noted that coyotes often avoid humans, but the aromas of trash, pet food, and compost can attract coyotes to more populated areas.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Free compost in Sunnyvale In addition to the compost site at the Stevens Creek Quarry, Cupertino residents have another option for picking up free compost and mulch.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
The bill’s sponsor, Shaun Abreu, a council member from northern Manhattan, predicted that this attempt would be more effective than past efforts, particularly when paired with the city’s broader push to fight rats, which involves putting trash in containers and expanding composting.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
On April 19 a planned Earth Day event with Homeboy Industries and Suay Sew Shop will demonstrate composting and sustainable clothing practices, respectively.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
With a $600,000 state grant, the organization taught several farm operators how to reduce waste and increase recycling and composting.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
Grants have gone to organizations such as Black Yield Institute in Cherry Hill, an urban farm and network tackling food inequalities, and Baltimore Compost Collective, which collects food scraps from homes for composting to grow fresh produce.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
Throw in composting and the situation is exacerbated.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Feel free to compost it or even flush it down the toilet for a final goodbye ceremony!
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Those changes would come at a time when California is already struggling to implement recycling and composting programs.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
Noun
Parking lot lights are on dusk-to-dawn sensors, the venue composts, and prepaid parking reduces the time cars spend idling.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
In a November 2022 audit, Oakland found that only 10.5% of its residents’ recycling bins and 4% of all compost bins had any level of contamination.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
If your soil needs improvement, mix in a generous amount of compost before planting.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
The future of wastewater is circular, recycling back into drinking water, compost for urban farms, and energy.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 12 Feb. 2024
The Organic Recycler, a compost and mulch company, is proposing to locate the plant at 13001 Old Denton Rd.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2024
Attendees can bring used clothing to swap, join a kids’ bike rodeo, pick up free compost and mulch or make sustainable produce bags.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
The shelter also noted that coyotes often avoid humans, but the aromas of trash, pet food, and compost can attract coyotes to more populated areas.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Free compost in Sunnyvale In addition to the compost site at the Stevens Creek Quarry, Cupertino residents have another option for picking up free compost and mulch.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Verb
This event is free, so be sure to stop by for yoga, a composting activity with the Civic Garden Center, nature education in Trailside Nature Center, local art, crafts, activities and games for kids.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
The bill’s sponsor, Shaun Abreu, a council member from northern Manhattan, predicted that this attempt would be more effective than past efforts, particularly when paired with the city’s broader push to fight rats, which involves putting trash in containers and expanding composting.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
On April 19 a planned Earth Day event with Homeboy Industries and Suay Sew Shop will demonstrate composting and sustainable clothing practices, respectively.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
With a $600,000 state grant, the organization taught several farm operators how to reduce waste and increase recycling and composting.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
Grants have gone to organizations such as Black Yield Institute in Cherry Hill, an urban farm and network tackling food inequalities, and Baltimore Compost Collective, which collects food scraps from homes for composting to grow fresh produce.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024
Throw in composting and the situation is exacerbated.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Feel free to compost it or even flush it down the toilet for a final goodbye ceremony!
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Those changes would come at a time when California is already struggling to implement recycling and composting programs.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024
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