Compost Pile (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 a layer of dry leaves to the compost pile to help it break down more efficiently.
- As I turned the compost pile, I noticed that it was starting to heat up and release a rich earthy smell.
- We kept the compost pile in a corner of the yard, away from the rest of the garden to avoid attracting pests.
- After a few months, the compost pile had reduced in size and was now a dark, crumbly soil amendment.
- My mom used to make me help her turn the compost pile every weekend when I was a kid, teaching me about sustainable gardening practices.