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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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
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
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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
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
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 Mar. 2026.
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