dropping

noun

drop·​ping ˈdrä-piŋ 

1

: something dropped

2

droppings plural : dung

Synonyms of dropping

• dung
• dirt
• soil

Examples of dropping in a Sentence

the only bad part about owning a rabbit was cleaning the droppings out of the litter box every night

the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time

Recent Examples on the Web

The luteal phase, days 15 through 28, is dominated by progesterone, with appetite climbing, energy dropping and PMS symptoms peaking. —Allison Palmer updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed a Sacramento food truck and cited a Fair Oaks liquor store after discovering black residue buildup and old vermin droppings in the facility. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado june 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026

Approximately 3 roach excrement droppings inside of soap dispenser. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026

EdSight, the state’s source for education data, reported that more than 50 districts offer Latin I, with enrollment dropping in several districts over the years. —Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dropping

• dropping dimes
• jaw-dropping
• name-dropping

Rhymes for dropping

• chopping
• copping
• cropping
• flopping
• hopping
• lopping
• mopping
• popping
• propping
• shopping
• slopping
• sopping