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clutter

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈklʌtər/ · UK /ˈklʌtə/

clutter means: A collection of things lying around in an untidy way.

noun

UNTIDY THINGSB2

A collection of things lying around in an untidy way.

  • There is clutter on my desk.
  • We cleared the clutter from the spare room.
  • How can I keep this kitchen free of clutter?

Similar words: mess, jumble

Opposites: order

Common phrases: clear the clutter, clutter on something, household clutter, clutter of papers

verb

FILL UNTIDILYB2

To fill a place with too many things, making it untidy or difficult to use.

  • Books clutter my desk.
  • They cluttered the garage with broken furniture.
  • Don't clutter up the page with unnecessary pictures.

How to use it: clutter something with something (Don't clutter the table with old magazines.); clutter up something (Extra chairs clutter up the hallway.)

Similar words: litter, crowd, clog

Opposites: clear, tidy

Common phrases: clutter something up, clutter a room, clutter the desk

Questions about clutter

What does clutter mean?

A collection of things lying around in an untidy way.

What is clutter in other languages?

Türkçe: dağınıklık · Español: desorden · Français: désordre · Deutsch: Durcheinander · Italiano: disordine · 日本語: 散らかった物

How do you pronounce clutter?

In American English /ˈklʌtər/; in British English /ˈklʌtə/.

How do you use clutter in a sentence?

There is clutter on my desk. We cleared the clutter from the spare room.

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