# excrement

/ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ (US) · /ˈɛkskɹɪmənt/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/excrement
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the waste material that comes out of your body after you eat. It is a very formal or old-fashioned word for feces.

For teachers: the solid or semi-solid waste matter discharged from the body as a result of digestion. Often used in medical, biological, or literary contexts to maintain a formal tone.

## Examples

- The scientist studied the excrement of the local wildlife.
- The archaeologist examined the ancient excrement found in the cave to understand the diet of the people who lived there.
- The presence of undigested excrement in the soil indicated that the local ecosystem had been disrupted by the sudden introduction of non-native herbivores.

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