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Meaning of Litter
The primary meaning of the word "litter" is objects or material that have been thrown away and are lying on the ground or in a public place.
Definitions
- Objects or material that have been thrown away and are lying on the ground or in a public place
- * A collection of objects or material that have been discarded or thrown away
- * A mess or disorderly collection of things
Etymology of Litter
The word "litter" originates from the Old French word "littiere", meaning "bed" or "layer", which is derived from the Latin word "lectus", meaning "bed"
Historically, the word "litter" referred to a bed or couch, but its meaning expanded to include a collection of objects or material that have been discarded or thrown away
Example Uses
- The park was filled with litter after the concert
- * The city has a problem with litter on its streets
- * The hikers had to navigate through a trail littered with rocks and branches