Synonyms for
Litter
Definition
Trash or waste material lying around in public places.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- litter bin
- litter pickers
- litter problem
- dog litter
- litter the landscape
- avoid litter
- clean up litter
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'litter' refers to scattered rubbish. As a verb, it means to scatter rubbish or to fill a place with rubbish. It can also refer to a bed or mattress used for carrying people, or a brood of young animals.
Example sentences
- The beach was full of litter after the holiday weekend.
- I always carry a trash bag with me to pick up litter on my walks.
- The city has a program to encourage people not to litter.
- Littering is harmful to the environment and wildlife.
- Please throw your trash in the bin and don't litter.
Quotes
The only thing worse than a litterbug is a litterbug who's driving.
Litter is a symptom of a disease called apathy.
Litter is a sign of disrespect.