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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Keep oils stored in a safe place, avoid using them in pet areas, such as near the litter box.
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Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Litter-Robot is the OG automatic litter box, and the name itself has become synonymous with the concept.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 8 Jan. 2026
Freshen Cat Litter A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
If pets have a customary room or hiding space that won’t be available during the holiday season, prepare them weeks ahead by training them to go to their crate, cage, or litter box in alternate spaces in the house.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
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Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Litter-Robot is the OG automatic litter box, and the name itself has become synonymous with the concept.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 8 Jan. 2026
Freshen Cat Litter A stinky litter box does not make for a pleasant home.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
If pets have a customary room or hiding space that won’t be available during the holiday season, prepare them weeks ahead by training them to go to their crate, cage, or litter box in alternate spaces in the house.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Litter box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litter%20box. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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