dropping

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noun

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

dropping

2 of 2

present participle of drop entry 2

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Noun 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 also mouse droppings seen underneath the shelving inside the dry food storage room. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 The three-compartment sink had rodent droppings underneath, but no sanitizer inside. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Health inspectors observed mouse droppings in the corners of the floors throughout the facility and in the restroom. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 The high Thursday is expected to reach 101, with the overnight low dropping to 68. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dropping

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First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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