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
The BBC asked the councils about fines for littering but not fly-tipping, which the authority previously said had more than doubled last year.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Fixed penalty notices of £300 can be handed out for smaller-scale offences such as littering, minor fly-tipping or failing to check a waste carrier's licence.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
A group of guards stood facing a large iron box, shattered glass littering the floor at their feet.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
