B2nounurbanenvironment
US/ˈlɪt.ər/
UK/ˈlɪt.ə/
rubbish such as paper, cans and bottles that people leave on the ground in public places
In context
After the concert, the park was covered in litter.
You can be fined for dropping litter on the beach.
Volunteers spent Sunday morning picking up litter along the river.
Words that go with litter
verb + noun
- drop litterSigns warn visitors not to drop litter.
- pick up litterStudents pick up litter around the school every Friday.
noun + noun
- litter binThere aren't enough litter bins on this street.
noun + preposition
- piece of litterHe bent down to pick up a piece of litter.
adjective + preposition
- covered in litterThe beach was covered in litter after the holiday.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Don't throw litters here.Correct: Don't drop litter here.