Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Waste material such as paper, cans, and bottles that have been left and are lying in an open or public place.
Litter
/ˈlɪtə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Please don't drop litter on the street.The beach was full of plastic litter.
Etymology:
From Middle English litter, from Old French litiere, from Latin lectus meaning bed. Initially referred to a bed or bed-like structure, later evolving to mean scattered items.
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