Compost Heap (Noun)
Meaning
A heap of manure and vegetation and other organic residues that are decaying to become compost.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The gardener carefully added the kitchen scraps to the compost heap to create nutrient-rich soil for the garden.
- The farmer maintained a large compost heap on the outskirts of the farm to recycle organic waste and reduce waste disposal costs.
- The community garden had a communal compost heap where residents could deposit their food waste and yard trimmings.
- The gardener turned the compost heap regularly to ensure that the materials broke down evenly and quickly.
- The compost heap in the backyard was a haven for earthworms and other beneficial insects that helped to decompose the organic matter.