<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A mixture of various decaying organic substances, as dead leaves or manure, used for fertilizing soil.</li><li>A composition; compound.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) To use in compost; make compost of: to compost manure and kitchen scraps.</li><li>To apply compost to (soil).</li><li>(used without object) To make compost: Shredded leaves will compost easily.</li></ul>