dropping

noun

drop·​ping ˈdrä-piŋ How to pronounce dropping (audio)
Synonyms of droppingnext
1
: something dropped
2
droppings plural : dung

Examples of dropping in a Sentence

the only bad part about owning a rabbit was cleaning the droppings out of the litter box every night the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time
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However, the dropping of 5,000-poud bunker-busting bombs on the shores of Iran to blow up entrenched mine and missile sites will make a big difference. Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 Sacramento County health inspectors closed two eateries including a Carmichael boba shop after finding about 650 rodent droppings. Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026 Health inspectors found mouse droppings between cabinets and a refrigerator in the kitchen and on a shelf by the stove. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026 Its report from March 2 found no pest infestation, but rodent droppings were found in multiple places, such as the basement. Mamie Bah, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dropping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dropping was in the 14th century

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“Dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dropping. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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