Noun
We decided to pick up the litter in the park.
Her desk was covered with a litter of legal documents. Verb
Paper and popcorn littered the streets after the parade.
a desk littered with old letters and bills
It is illegal to litter.
He had to pay a fine for littering.
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Noun
In a world of transfers and revenue sharing, though, the Bears remain runts of the litter.—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025 Operations include tractors pulling raking machines, supporting crews of laborers who pick up litter and empty trash cans by hand and beach sweepers who clear paths for pedestrians and bike trail users.—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Collectibles and combat challenges litter the levels, as well as unlockable outfits, amulets, and weapons waiting to be unlocked.—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025 That roster is littered with injury issues at wide receiver.—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for litter
Word History
Etymology
Noun and Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French litere, from lit bed, from Latin lectus — more at lie
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