litter
Definition
- n. the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
- n. rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places)
- n. conveyance consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by bearers
- v. strew
Word forms
- Past participle
- littered
- Past tense
- littered
- Present participle
- littering
- Third person singular
- litters
Example sentences
n.
We saw litter scattered all over the park after the festival.
vt.
Please do not litter the streets; it makes the city look dirty.
vi.
The cat is about to litter, so we need to prepare a safe place for her.