Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

littered

verb
/ˈlɪt̬.ɚd/
Definition
Covered or scattered with waste or debris.
Examples
  • The beach was littered with plastic bottles after the festival.
  • During the clean-up, they discovered the park was littered with old newspapers and cups.
  • The streets were littered with leaves in the autumn.
Meaning
To be filled with trash or unwanted items that create a messy environment.
Synonyms
  • strewn
  • scattered
  • dispersed
  • spilled