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
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There are many automatic litter box options with different sizes and features, so look for one that fits you, your cat and your budget.
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Some places in your home, like the trash or litter box, may disproportionately contribute to negative odors, so paying special attention to those spots is key.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Keep oils stored in a safe place, avoid using them in pet areas, such as near the litter box.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
There should be one litter box for each cat in the home — plus one extra.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Some places in your home, like the trash or litter box, may disproportionately contribute to negative odors, so paying special attention to those spots is key.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Keep oils stored in a safe place, avoid using them in pet areas, such as near the litter box.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
There should be one litter box for each cat in the home — plus one extra.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for litter box
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“Litter box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litter%20box. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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