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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Madrid will be following that game closely, with the hope of Barcelona dropping points. Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026 Nobody is cleaning up after their pets, and there are loads of dog droppings on every block. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026 The feature will be distributed by digital platform Insvrgence dropping first on Amazon on demand at the end of 2026 and ultimately YouTube worldwide in mid-2027. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026 However, the report said rodent droppings were found in multiple places, including behind the beer tap tower, in the basement, and under the stairs leading to the basement. Mamie Bah, CBS News, 3 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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