excrement

noun (excrement, uncountable)

«excrement» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Solid waste that comes out of the body of a person or animal; poo. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on digestion and animals it is the formal word for poo; scientists study animal excrement (droppings, scat) to learn what animals eat. Safety: never touch excrement; wash hands after cleaning a pet's litter. In everyday talk people say «poo», «droppings» or «mess».

Examples

The park sign said to clean up dog excrement. tree →
Owls cough up pellets, which are not excrement. tree →
Scientists studied bat excrement in the cave. tree →
Bird excrement covered the statue. tree →
Animal excrement can spread germs, so wash your hands. tree →
Dung beetles roll balls of excrement. tree →

Note

Uncountable: «some excrement», not «an excrement». Formal or scientific. Everyday words: «poo» (UK), «poop» (US), «droppings» (for small animals and birds). Related verb: «excrete».

On Mova

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