Synonyms of dung

dung

noun

ˈdəŋ 

as in soil

solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal

researchers tracked the wild gorillas by following the piles of dung

Synonyms & Similar Words

• soil
• dirt
• excrement
• feces
• excreta
• dropping
• poop
• ordure
• muck
• scat
• slops
• stool
• waste
• doo-doo
• manure
• sewage
• guano
• dunghill
• midden
• night soil
• sewerage
• spoor
• coprolite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dung

Elephant dung might be the surprising key to saving a species, protecting rare ebony and shaping the future of guitar-making. — Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 28 May 2026

To help the herd accept the calf after his time away, rescuers coated him in fresh elephant dung to mask any unfamiliar scents. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026

Release of dung increases soil organic carbon and helps build soil structure that improves water filtration and soil aeration. — Paige Stein, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026

They can be sampled using standardized trapping methods worldwide, since they are easily attracted to dung and carrion, which allows for comparable data across different regions. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026