Synonyms for

Dung

Verb / dʌŋ / Another word for dung — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Solid excrement from animals, especially from large herbivorous mammals.

Synonyms & similar words

droppings muck manure excrement droppings fertilizer waste feces poop scat poo muck guano slurry compost humus

Synonyms by register

Formal

excrement feces manure droppings

Informal

poop crap muck crud

Literary

ordure offal

Antonyms

food nourishment sustenance feed grain fodder

Common collocations

  • animal dung
  • cow dung
  • horse dung
  • dung beetle
  • dung heap
  • dried dung
  • dung fire

Word family

noun dung
verb dung

Usage note

Dung is a common, somewhat crude term for animal excrement. While it can be used neutrally, it often carries a negative or unpleasant connotation. 'Manure' is a more formal and often preferred term when referring to dung used as fertilizer.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer used cow dung to fertilize his crops.
  2. The elephant left a pile of dung on the savanna.
  3. The zookeeper cleaned up the animal dung every day.
  4. The archaeologist found ancient dung samples to study what people ate.
  5. The dung beetle rolled the ball of dung across the field.

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