Meaning & Definition of word "Litter"
Litter
/ˈlɪtər/
noun:
- 1. waste or discarded items that are improperly placed in the environment.
- Example: The park was filled with litter after the festival, making it unsafe for wildlife.
- 2. a group of young animals born to a mother at one time.
- Example: The cat had a litter of four kittens, all of whom were healthy.
verb:
- 1. to make (a place) untidy by strewing trash or debris.
- Example: Please do not litter the beach; it should be kept clean for everyone to enjoy.
- 2. to give birth to a group of young animals at one time.
- Example: The dog will litter in the spring, providing homes for several puppies.
Etymology
●Middle English 'littr' meaning 'a bed of straw or a place to give birth.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
litter bug:
A person who litters.
littering laws:
Regulations against littering in public spaces.
litter control:
Efforts to manage and reduce littering.
Related Words
litter bin:
A container for waste materials.
litter patrol:
A group that cleans up litter.
litter-free:
An area without litter.
Slang Meanings of litter
Meaning: To throw trash on the ground.
● Example Sentence: Don't litter; it looks bad and harms the environment.
Meaning: To create a mess.
● Example Sentence: He littered his room with clothes.