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Definition of droppings

droppings

/ˈdrɑːpɪŋz/
drop · pings
Plural:droppings
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droppings Lexical Profile

droppings Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The solid excrement of animals, especially birds, rodents, or small herbivores.

Example

"The wildlife biologist identified the species of owl by examining the droppings found beneath the roosting tree."

2

Matter that has fallen or dripped down in small globules or fragments, such as melted candle wax or fat from roasting meat.

Example

"She carefully scraped the hardened wax droppings off the antique wooden candlestick."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to animal excrement, 'droppings' is always used in the plural form, whereas the singular 'dropping' typically refers to culinary fat drippings from roasted meat.

• Nearby Words

droppable
dropper
dropperful
droppings
dropship
dropshipping
dropshot

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