noun
excrement
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Excrement (noun) means Solid waste passed from the body; feces.
noun
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Solid waste passed from the body; feces.
"The zookeepers check the animals' excrement for signs of illness."
How to use excrement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal or scientific word for poop.
When to use it
More clinical and less crude than everyday words for the same thing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- excrements
Etymology
From Latin excrementum, from excernere, "to sift out, excrete."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for excrement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
amazement
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of excrement?
"excrement" (noun) means solid waste passed from the body; feces.
What is another word for excrement?
Other words for "excrement" include excreta, excretion, body waste, excretory product.
How do you use excrement in a sentence?
Example: "The zookeepers check the animals' excrement for signs of illness."
