Pronunciation: /ˈlɪtər/
noun waste material scattered around in an untidy manner
A1 Please pick up the litter and throw it in the trash.
A2 The park was full of litter after the concert.
B1 Littering is not allowed in this area, please dispose of your trash properly.
B2 The beach was covered in litter, ruining the natural beauty of the area.
C1 The city implemented a new campaign to reduce litter and improve cleanliness.
C2 Environmental organizations work tirelessly to combat litter and pollution in our oceans.
verb to scatter (objects) untidily around a place
A1 Please do not litter in the park.
A2 She littered the sidewalk with empty soda cans.
B1 The beach was littered with plastic bottles and wrappers.
B2 The hikers were fined for littering in the national park.
C1 It is important to educate people about the consequences of littering.
C2 The company was accused of littering the river with toxic waste.
formal It is important to dispose of litter properly to maintain a clean environment.
informal Hey, can you pick up that litter on the ground?
slang I can't stand it when people just toss their litter everywhere.
figurative Her negative thoughts were like litter cluttering her mind.
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