litter — trash scattered in an open or public place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: trash scattered in an open or public place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪtər/
Example Sentences
- My friend's excuse for littering was that it creates job opportunities for street cleaners.
- The hiking trail was unfortunately littered with empty water bottles.
- Our dog had a litter of six puppies, and now our house sounds like a daycare center.
litter
NOUN[/ˈlɪtər/]
trash scattered in an open or public place
Tourists carelessly litter the once-pristine beach with plastic bottles and wrappers.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'litiere' meaning a bed or stretcher, derived from Latin 'lectus' (bed). The sense of scattered trash developed later from the meaning of straw or bedding material scattered on the ground.
Breakdown
lit- (from Latin lectus, bed) + -er (one who carries/relates to) = litter (scattered material, or animals born at one time)
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📝Examples
“My friend's excuse for littering was that it creates job opportunities for street cleaners.”
“The hiking trail was unfortunately littered with empty water bottles.”
“Our dog had a litter of six puppies, and now our house sounds like a daycare center.”
“The city installed more trash cans to reduce littering problems.”
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