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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At a time when shelters are looking for every possible way to help pets find homes, Muttville is thinking outside the litter box.
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Itay Hod,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Take Out the Trash Empty garbage bins and recycling from all rooms—not just the kitchen and bath—and don’t forget special receptacles like compost, diaper pails, and litter boxes.
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Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
To keep yourself safe living with your cat while pregnant, avoid changing the litter box if at all possible.
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Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Freshen Cat Litter A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Itay Hod,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Take Out the Trash Empty garbage bins and recycling from all rooms—not just the kitchen and bath—and don’t forget special receptacles like compost, diaper pails, and litter boxes.
—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
To keep yourself safe living with your cat while pregnant, avoid changing the litter box if at all possible.
—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Freshen Cat Litter A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Litter box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litter%20box. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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