excreta

plural noun

ex·​cre·​ta ik-ˈskrē-tə 

: waste matter (such as feces) eliminated or separated from the body

excretal

ik-ˈskrē-tᵊl 

adjective

Synonyms of excreta

• dung
• soil
• dirt

Examples of excreta in a Sentence

the cage badly needed to be cleaned of the rabbit's excreta

Recent Examples on the Web

Actually, the ants may be doing you a favor by feeding on the excreta from the scale insects. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026

And during a population rebound, nutrients from the shedding of skin, hair, and excreta into soil could nourish fungal growth. — Bymeredith Wadman, science.org, 16 Jan. 2025

Transmission to people generally happens when virus-laden rodent excreta gets stirred up in dust and inhaled—for example, a person sweeping out a shed or garage with a rodent infestation without a mask. — ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026

Pets could be impacted Additionally, products contaminated with filth, rodent excreta, and rodent urine may cause illness in the animals that consume the food or humans that are in contact with the products. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of excretus

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for excreta

• amrita
• lolita
• marita
• partita
• samhita
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita
• senorita
• cheetah

Kids Definition

excreta

plural noun

ex·​cre·​ta ek-ˈskrēt-ə 

: waste matter eliminated or separated from the body

Medical Definition

excreta

noun plural

ex·​cre·​ta ik-ˈskrēt-ə 

: waste matter (as feces) eliminated or separated from the body compare excretion sense 2

excretal

-ˈskrēt-ᵊl 

adjective