Yes, the word "litter" is countable. Here are a few points to explain why:
1. Litter refers to a collection of waste materials that have been discarded in an inappropriate place. Each item in the litter (such as a candy wrapper, disposable cup, or cigarette butt) can be counted as one piece.
2. When people talk about picking up litter, they often use numbers to describe the amount they collected - for example, "I filled three bags with litter from the park." This suggests that litter can be counted.
3. If you search for "litter" on a shopping website or in a catalog for cleaning supplies, you'll find that there are many products designed specifically to help remove and dispose of litter. These products are sold in specific quantities, such as a pack of 50 litter bags or a case of 100 pairs of disposable gloves for litter cleanup.
4. Finally, looking at how the word is used in sentences can also give us clues about its countability. Consider these examples: "I hate it when people leave their litter on the beach" (implies multiple pieces of litter), versus "He accidentally dropped a piece of litter on the sidewalk" (implies singular piece of litter).
In summary, while some nouns are difficult to categorize as countable or uncountable, "litter" is a straightforward example of a countable noun.
