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litter

/ˈlɪtər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does litter mean?

noun, verb

Litter refers to a collection of waste or garbage, or to scatter or drop something in a careless manner. It can also refer to the young of certain animals, especially birds or mammals.

Example

"The park was filled with litter after the festival."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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