noun
litter
Absorbent material placed in a container for pets to leave waste in.
She pours fresh litter into the cat's box.
Etymology
Originally bedding spread for animals, litter broadened to loose material used where animals are kept. The pet-care sense specializes this material for absorbing waste.
More examples
- The litter absorbed the moisture.
- He replaced the soiled litter each morning.
- We bought an unscented litter for the kitten.
Forms
litter · litters
Similar words
- bedding
- Material animals rest on, not necessarily a waste-absorbing box filler.