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

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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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On a steamy Wednesday at Wrigley, the Cubs’ 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers epitomized the highs and lows of this season-long, stomach-dropping ride. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs closed out their three-game preseason slate without a win, dropping games against the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before tying the Seattle Seahawks last weekend. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Pie Tap, located at 1900 Preston Road, was closed because inspectors found rodent droppings near food preparation equipment. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 Using a pressure washer, spray your roof to remove all pigeon droppings and scent marks. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dropping

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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