littering
word · lemma: litter
Definition
Littering means throwing trash or waste on the ground or in public places instead of putting it in a bin.
Usage & Nuances
Littering is commonly used in discussions about the environment and public cleanliness. It's informal and often appears in legal or community contexts (“anti-littering laws”). Don’t confuse it with 'garbage' (the waste itself) or 'dumping' (larger illegal disposal).
Spanish: arrojar basura - tirar basuraPortuguese (BR): jogar lixo - descarte indevido de lixoPortuguese (PT): deitar lixo - despejar lixoChinese (Simplified): 乱扔垃圾Chinese (Traditional): 亂扔垃圾Hindi: कूड़ा फेंकनाArabic: رمي القمامة
Example Sentences
Please avoid littering on the street.
basic
Littering is bad for the environment.
basic
There is a fine for littering in this park.
basic
People don’t realize how much littering adds up over time.
natural
There’s a sign saying littering is prohibited here.
natural
If everyone stopped littering, the city would look much cleaner.
natural