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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But as game length returns to those levels, one possible explanation is the yellow laundry littering fields everywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
There are large fragments of salt-eaten machinery littering the shore, relics of the island’s martial heyday.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
In the 2023-24 season, widespread fan action including littering pitches with tennis balls and chocolate coins resulted in the scrapping of an investment deal, despite the proposal winning majority support of clubs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
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
Lawrence listened soberly, his eyes wandering over the magnets, Tesla coils, and vacuum tubes littering the lab.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
