litter box
noun
chiefly US
: a container holding dry material (called litter) that is used as a toilet by animals (especially cats) while they are indoors
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These bags are also great for scooping the litter box.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
At just five to six weeks old, these tiny furballs lined up at the litter box like perfect little students under their mother's watchful eye.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Set up a quiet, comfortable area with food, water, a litter box and a soft place to rest.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Both Delgado and Ellis stress that making play a habit, like cleaning the litter box and providing food and water, is critical for their health.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
At just five to six weeks old, these tiny furballs lined up at the litter box like perfect little students under their mother's watchful eye.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Set up a quiet, comfortable area with food, water, a litter box and a soft place to rest.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Both Delgado and Ellis stress that making play a habit, like cleaning the litter box and providing food and water, is critical for their health.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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 4 May. 2025.
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