litter box

noun

chiefly US

: a container holding dry material (called litter) that is used as a toilet by animals (especially cats) while they are indoors

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As Stern’s Instagram posts have shown us, Bud has learned to use his litter box in front of the duo, has begun to accept cat treats from a human hand, and has even been purring in response to some gentle petting. —

Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024 Straining in a litter box can be a sign of a urinary tract infection or feline lower urinary tract disease. —

Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2024 Self-cleaning litter box: on sale for $339.99 Original price: $599.99 Owning a cat is a rewarding and often hilarious experience, but cleaning your cat’s litter box is never a pleasant experience. —

Christopher Murray, Fox News, 15 Nov. 2024 The Spin City actor had a cat at the time and wasn't very good about cleaning out the litter box. —

Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for litter box