litter box

noun

plural litter boxes

chiefly US

: a usually shallow rectangular open container that holds litter (see litter entry 1 sense 2a(2)) and that is used indoors by animals and especially cats for defecating and urinating

Examples of litter box in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some helpful home tips include using lemons to neutralize odor from kitty litter boxes and cutting boards, freshen fridges, remove stains from clothing and coffee mugs, and polish stainless pots and pans to a dazzling sparkle. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026

Cat owners were asking for better litter boxes, something like cleaner litter, less mess, fewer chemicals and products that worked for real homes, not just marketing claims. —Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026

There can be smelly cat litter boxes or a roommate who talks on speakerphone in a common area. —Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026

At the same time, its focus remains tightly limited to the litter box area, avoiding broader household surveillance and addressing privacy concerns that can arise with in-home cameras. —New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026

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