litter
noun
objects strewn or scattered about; scattered rubbish.
littering
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present participleof litter.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The latter which was backed up by AI pictures posted to his account with drones and planes and military gear littering the rooftop.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
After sunrise, villagers in Qusra, near the city of Nablus, walked through the scorched remains of the Al-Rahma mosque, broken tiles littering the ground, videos showed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
South Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and Fenland councils have handed out 33, 22, seven, and six littering fines respectively.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Brombil Reservoir in Margam, Neath Port Talbot, attracted thousands of visitors after going viral on TikTok, which caused traffic problems and littering in the area.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Blake glanced into his old room and saw my stuffed animals littering the bed.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
