B2nounenvironmentsociety
US/ˈlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/
the act of leaving trash on the ground in a public place instead of putting it in a bin
In context
Littering on the beach can result in a fine of two hundred dollars.
Signs along the trail remind visitors that littering is not allowed.
Better education is one way to reduce littering among young people.
Words that go with littering
noun + preposition
- fine for litteringThe fine for littering is much higher than before.
- littering in public placesLittering in public places harms the environment.
verb + noun
- reduce litteringExtra bins helped reduce littering in the park.
- stop litteringThe campaign asks people to stop littering.
- fight litteringSchools are working to fight littering.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Littering is bad for environment.Correct: Littering is bad for the environment.