excrement

noun

ex·​cre·​ment ˈek-skrə-mənt How to pronounce excrement (audio)
Synonyms of excrementnext
: waste matter discharged from the body
especially : feces
excremental
ˌek-skrə-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce excrement (audio)
adjective
excrementitious
ˌek-skrə-ˌmen-ˈti-shəs How to pronounce excrement (audio)
-mən-
adjective

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an ordinance that requires dog walkers to remove their animal's excrement from city streets
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Last December at the Ichimi in Coral Gables, an inspector counted 500 pieces of roach excrement. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Police also said there was dog excrement in both of the children’s bedrooms, according to the documents. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The controversy goes beyond the fact that many may find Muehl’s artwork involving graphic nudity, violence, and the use of blood and excrement as materials distasteful. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 This ancient excrement helps illustrate how and when animal life began to truly diversify on the planet. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for excrement

Word History

Etymology

Latin excrementum, from excernere

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of excrement was in 1533

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“Excrement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excrement. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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excrement

noun
ex·​cre·​ment ˈek-skrə-mənt How to pronounce excrement (audio)
: waste matter discharged from the body and especially from the anus

Medical Definition

excrement

noun
ex·​cre·​ment ˈek-skrə-mənt How to pronounce excrement (audio)
: waste matter discharged from the body
especially : feces
excremental
ˌek-skrə-ˈment-ᵊl How to pronounce excrement (audio)
adjective
excrementitious
-ˌmen-ˈtish-əs How to pronounce excrement (audio)
adjective

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