adj

littered

Littered (adj) means Covered or scattered with trash or debris. Example: “The parking lot was littered with fast-food wrappers after the game.”

adj

Covered or scattered with trash or debris.

"The parking lot was littered with fast-food wrappers after the game."

Scattered throughout with many instances of something, often mistakes or flaws.

"The essay was littered with spelling errors."

How to use littered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCovered with scattered rubbish, or full of many small instances of something.

Common pairings

littered with errors littered with debris

Word forms

more littered comparative, most littered superlative

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Rhymes for littered

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Frequently asked questions

What does “littered” mean?

The word “littered” means covered or scattered with trash or debris. In plain terms, covered with scattered rubbish, or full of many small instances of something.

How do you use “littered” in a sentence?

Here is “littered” used in a sentence: “The parking lot was littered with fast-food wrappers after the game.”

What part of speech is “littered”?

“Littered” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “littered” have?

“Littered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered or scattered with trash or debris.