litter
noun
objects strewn or scattered about; scattered rubbish.
Example Sentences
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"While it is always heartbreaking to lose a young animal, sadly this is not uncommon in large cat litters," said Richard Langston, head of carnivores at Howletts.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
It is the only other highly ranked "monotocous" species, meaning it typically produces a single offspring per pregnancy rather than litters.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 22, 2026
They sleep together, clean each other and, despite being from different litters, generally behave like siblings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025
Arrowhead gave birth to four litters in her lifetime, but not all of her children survived.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2025
Poppy had several litters for my mother’s business, but the puppies and the other breeding dogs live with Mummy’s partner at a farm outside Burlington.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
