litter
li
ˈlɪ
li
tter
tɜr
tēr
British pronunciation
/lˈɪtɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "litter"in English

Litter
01

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

litter definition and meaning
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Examples
Please do n’t throw litter on the sidewalk — use the bin.
Volunteers gathered to clean up litter from the beach.
02

a group of newly-born mammals from the same mother

litter definition and meaning
03

material used to provide a bed for animals

04

a human-powered vehicle, typically an enclosed chair or bed, carried on poles by people

What is a "litter"?

A litter is a type of transportation used to carry people, typically consisting of a platform or chair with handles, designed to be carried by two or more people. It is often associated with royal or ceremonial use and is carried by human bearers, sometimes seen in historical or traditional settings.

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Examples
The queen traveled in a luxurious litter carried by four strong men.
During parades, nobles often rode in decorated litters.
to litter
01

to make a place dirty by leaving trash or waste scattered around

Intransitive
to litter definition and meaning
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Examples
Please do n't litter in the park; dispose of your trash properly.
People who litter on the beach endanger marine life.
02

to be scattered or left in a messy, untidy manner

Transitive: to litter a space
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Examples
Empty bottles and wrappers littered the beach after the event.
Papers littered his desk, making it hard to find anything.
03

to give birth to a group of young animals

Intransitive
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Examples
The cat littered in the garage, giving birth to five adorable kittens.
The farm dog littered in the barn, and the pups were quickly adopted.
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