com·post (k m p st )n. 1. A mixture of decaying organic matter, as from leaves and manure, used to improve soil structure and provide nutrients. 2. A composition; a mixture. tr.v. com·post·ed, com·post·ing, com·posts 1. To fertilize with a mixture of decaying organic matter. 2. To convert (vegetable matter) to compost. [Middle English compote, from Old French, mixture, compost, from Latin compositum, mixture, from neuter past participle of comp nere, to put together; see component.] |
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