litter Synonyms
Another word for litter
• noun (Context 1)
Rubbish, such as paper, cans, and wrappers, left lying inappropriately in an open or public place.
"Volunteers spent the morning clearing rubbish from the city park."
• noun (Context 2)
A group of young animals, such as puppies or kittens, born to a mammal at a single time.
"The rescue dog gave birth to a healthy brood of six puppies."
• verb (Context 3)
To make a place or area untidy with rubbish or a large number of objects left lying about.
"People who clutter the beach with plastic bottles will face a heavy fine."
• noun (Context 4)
Absorbent material spread in a tray or cage to collect the urine and feces of household pets, especially cats.
"Don't forget to buy a fresh bag of unscented cat litter for the cat."
• verb (Context 5)
To be scattered irregularly about a place or surface.
"Discarded wrappers and old receipts littered the floor of his car."
• verb (Context 6)
To give birth to a group of young (especially of animals).
"The sow is expected to whelp sometime early next week."
Opposites of litter
The opposite of litter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: