Clutter
/ˈklʌtər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA disordered collection of things.
/ˈklʌtər/
A collection of things lying in a disorderly heap.
The attic was full of clutter.
💡 Simply: Imagine a messy room with toys, clothes, and books all over the place. That's clutter! It's a bunch of stuff jumbled together in a disorganized way.
👶 For kids: Too many things mixed up in a messy pile.
More Examples
She spent the afternoon decluttering her closet.
How It's Used
"The garage was filled with clutter."
"He needed to declutter his desk to improve productivity."
To fill with things in a disorganized way.
/ˈklʌtər/
To fill or cover with a disorderly collection of things.
Don't clutter your mind with worries.
💡 Simply: To clutter something is like piling stuff on top of other stuff until it's a big, messy pile. Think of a child's messy bedroom - they've cluttered it with toys!
👶 For kids: To make something messy with too many things.
More Examples
He cluttered the room with furniture.
How It's Used
"Don't clutter the kitchen counter with dishes."
"The essay was cluttered with unnecessary details."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Middle English *clutteren, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English *clott 'lump' or a Scandinavian source.
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent over time, primarily referring to a state of disorder.
Memory tip
Think of a cluttered room – lots of things piled up messily.
Word Origin
"Possibly related to Old English *clott 'lump' or a Scandinavian source. The exact etymology is uncertain."