cat litter

American

noun

pulverized absorbent clay used for lining a box in which a cat can eliminate waste.

cat litter British

noun

absorbent material, often in a granular form, that is used to line a receptacle in which a domestic cat can urinate and defecate indoors

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People sprinkled cat litter, got mats out of their own vehicles to place under the tires.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

Some evacuees have brought their cats and dogs with them, and bags of pet food and cat litter have been made available.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

Clorox brands include eponymous cleaners and run the gamut of consumer products, including Fresh Step cat litter, Kingsford charcoal and Hidden Valley Ranch dressings.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 22, 2026

He spends approximately $160 a month on food for five big cats and some kittens, plus another $7 on 10kg of cat litter.

From BBC ● May 31, 2025

I don’t need that kind of cat litter at this time.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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