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Meaning of littered
The primary meaning of the word "littered" is to be covered or filled with things that are scattered or thrown away.
Etymology of littered
The word "littered" originates from the Old French word "litere", meaning "bed" or "layer", which is derived from the Latin word "lectus", also meaning "bed"
Historically, the word "litter" referred to a bed or couch, but over time its meaning expanded to include any scattered or thrown-away objects
Synonyms
scattered
strewn
dispersed
spread
distributed
cluttered
messy
chaotic
disordered
untidy
unkempt
polluted
contaminated
fouled
soiled
stained
tainted
sullied
defiled
dirty
filthy
grimy
littered
trash-filled
junk-filled
refuse-filled
garbage-filled
waste-filled
overflowing
overfilled
crowded
congested
jammed
packed
Definitions
- Covered or filled with things that are scattered or thrown away, especially rubbish or trash
- * Having or showing a lot of objects or things scattered or lying about in a disorganized way
Usage Examples
- The street was littered with trash and debris after the storm
- * The room was littered with clothes, books, and papers, making it difficult to move around
- * The beach was littered with plastic waste, harming the marine ecosystem