26984 words

clutter

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
(a lot of objects in) a state of being untidy:

Examples:

Sorry about the clutter in the kitchen.
My desk is covered in/full of clutter.
2
to fill something in an untidy or badly organized way:

Examples:

clutter something with something The kids always clutter the hall with school bags and coats and stuff.
be cluttered with Every shelf is cluttered with ornaments.
clutter sth up figurative I try not to clutter up my mind with useless information.
3
a condition of disorder, or a lot of objects that are in a state of disorder:

Examples:

The basement work area is filled with creative clutter.
4

Examples:

We want our message to stand out among the clutter of advertising.

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