Meaning
cat litter, litter tray
- a tray with absorbent material for household pets, especially cats
- straw, sawdust, or bedding material laid down for livestock
In a sentence
Ricordati di pulire la lettiera del gatto prima di uscire.
Remember to clean the cat's litter tray before going out.
Abbiamo comprato una lettiera profumata per evitare cattivi odori in bagno.
We bought scented cat litter to avoid bad smells in the bathroom.
Il cucciolo non ha ancora imparato a usare la lettiera?
Hasn't the kitten learned to use the litter box yet?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lettiera | feminine · singular |
| lettiere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers both to the physical box/tray and to the gravel or pellets inside it.
- Comes from 'letto' (bed).