litter

US /ˈlɪt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈlɪt̬.ɚ/
"litter" picture
1.

trash, such as paper, cans, and bottles, that is left lying in an open or public place

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Please don't drop litter on the streets.
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The park was full of litter after the festival.
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rubbishgarbagerefusedebriswaste
2.

a number of young animals born to an animal at one time

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The cat gave birth to a litter of five kittens.
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A new litter of puppies is expected next month.
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broodoffspringyoung
1.

to make a place untidy with scattered items of trash

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Don't litter the floor with your clothes.
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Tourists often litter the beach with plastic bottles.
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scatterstrewnmessclutter
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litter box