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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Hantavirus is a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected rodents or their droppings, according to the CDC. Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 The virus, spread mainly through rodent droppings, is also found in California and kills about 38% of those who develop respiratory symptoms. Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026 He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected and spent several days in a Phoenix hospital. Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 9 May 2026 Hantavirus is a group of viruses that spread through the urine, droppings and saliva of wild rodents, according to the CDPH. Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 May 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 14 May. 2026.

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