dropping

noun

drop·​ping ˈdrä-piŋ How to pronounce dropping (audio)
Synonyms of droppingnext
1
: something dropped
2
droppings plural : dung

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
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Siegfried is too busy taking Jimmy on a hunt for fox droppings. Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026 No evidence of roaches were found during this round of inspections, but rodent droppings were observed at one facility. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026 The exterior carries familiar older Veyron cues, including its odd, leaning-back posture and dropping beltline, while adding a distinctive multi-layer 'Rouge Jubilé' paint finish. New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026 With the first trailer dropping last month, fans got a glimpse at Skeletor facing off against Nicholas Galatzine’s He-Man. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dropping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dropping was in the 14th century

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“Dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dropping. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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