Synonyms for compost
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.
Dig plenty of compost into clay or sandy soil to improve its structure.
Related words
- Phrases
- potting compost
Forms
- Plural
- composts → manures, fertilizers, dressings…
Example sentences
- fertilizer Ziri used a liquid fertilizer to supplement the soil.
- manure Which is the most suitable manure for the tomatoes?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| compost | steady | |
| fertilizer | falling | |
| manure | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- manure2
- 8 letters
- dressing2
- 10 letters
- fertilizer4, fertiliser
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (manure2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- compost