dropping

noun

drop·​ping ˈdrä-piŋ 

1

: something dropped

2

droppings plural : dung

Synonyms of dropping

• dung
• dirt
• soil

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For starters, their droppings contain uric acid, which can damage cars, roofs, and other surfaces over time. —Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026

In the clip, the ride suddenly falls down with her phone dropping to the ground, and screams can be heard in the background in the seconds after the collapse. —Adam England, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

Their droppings, body parts, and saliva contain proteins that can trigger an allergic reaction and lead to asthma symptoms. —Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026

Inspectors flagged rodent droppings in five different spots around the concession area, which is still more coverage than the Angels' lineup usually provides. —Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dropping

• dropping dimes
• jaw-dropping
• name-dropping

Rhymes for dropping

• chopping
• copping
• cropping
• flopping
• hopping
• lopping
• mopping
• popping
• propping
• shopping
• slopping
• sopping