clutter
KLUH-tuh
Clutter (verb) means to fill a space with an untidy mass of objects. Example: “Old papers cluttered every surface of his desk.”
verb
1
To fill a space with an untidy mass of objects.
"Old papers cluttered every surface of his desk."
noun
1
An untidy collection of things scattered around a space.
"She spent the weekend clearing the clutter out of the garage."
How to use clutter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA messy pile of stuff, or to fill a space untidily with things.
Common pairings
clear the clutter
clutter up
visual clutter
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- clutters
- Past tense
- cluttered
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Etymology
From an old word meaning to form clots or heap things up, related to clot.
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What does “clutter” mean?
The word “clutter” means to fill a space with an untidy mass of objects. In plain terms, a messy pile of stuff, or to fill a space untidily with things.
How do you pronounce “clutter”?
“Clutter” is pronounced KLUH-tuh (/ˈklʌtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clutter” in a sentence?
Here is “clutter” used in a sentence: “Old papers cluttered every surface of his desk.”
What part of speech is “clutter”?
Depending on how it is used, “clutter” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “clutter” a common word?
“Clutter” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “clutter” have?
“Clutter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to fill a space with an untidy mass of objects.
