dropping

noun

drop·​ping ˈdrä-piŋ How to pronounce dropping (audio)
1
: something dropped
2
droppings plural : dung

Examples of dropping in a Sentence

the only bad part about owning a rabbit was cleaning the droppings out of the litter box every night the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time
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There were rodent droppings found on the floor behind shelves storing flour. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Rodent droppings were found at two restaurants: Plano Subzi Mandi, 6921 Independence Parkway, had a score of 73. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025 There were plenty of turkey tracks, droppings, and scratchings. Percy Brown, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025 With the reporting threshold dropping, more people than ever are expected to receive a 1099-K. Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dropping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dropping was in the 14th century

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“Dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dropping. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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