middens

noun

plural of midden
1
as in dustbins

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2
as in soils

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  1. landfills
  2. droppings
  3. manures
Noun
  • The events were initially intended to reduce waste in landfills.
    — Brady Dennis, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • Garbage was often incinerated rather than transported to landfills.
    — Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026
Definition of landfills
Noun
  • The acidity in bird droppings can corrode metal, stain wood, dull finishes, and etch paint if left too long.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The inspector noticed two old rodent droppings, but the issue was fixed at the time of the inspection, according to the report.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Definition of droppings
Noun
  • Local compost, manures or commercial garden soils are good sources of organic matter.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Use of animal manures and human waste to boost crops goes back even further in time.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Definition of manures
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