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Definition of clutter

clutter

/ˈklʌt.ər/
clut · ter
Adjective:cluttered
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Past Simple:cluttered
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Past Participle:cluttered
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Present Participle:cluttering
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clutter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A crowded and untidy collection of things lying around in a disorganized state.

Example

"She spent the entire weekend clearing the clutter out of the garage."

2

Unwanted echoes on a radar screen caused by interference from the ground, sea, rain, or other environmental obstacles.

Example

"The air traffic controller adjusted the filter to reduce heavy rain clutter on the radar display."

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• verb

1

To fill or cover a space with a disorderly and untidy collection of things.

Example

"Stacks of old newspapers and magazines began to clutter the hallway."

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• Rhymes for clutter

• Nearby Words

clustery
clutch
clutha
clutter
cluttered
clutterer
cluttery

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 16th century as a variant of the Middle English word 'clotter' (meaning to coagulate or form into lumps), it is a frequentative derivative of 'clot' from Old English 'clott'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clutter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clutter
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