feces

[ fee-seez ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. waste matter discharged from the intestines through the anus; excrement.
2. dregs; sediment.

feces

/ ˈfiːsiːz /

plural noun

1. the usual US spelling of faeces

feces

/ fē′sēz /

1. Waste matter eliminated from the intestinal tract.

feces

1. Excrement; the waste material that is passed to the outside from the rectum through the anus .

Word History and Origins

Origin of feces¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin faecēs grounds, dregs, sediment (plural of faex )

Example Sentences

Some causes of disgust are widely shared, such as feces or vomit.

From Salon

They also recommend that people avoid unprotected contact with sick or dead animals, and avoid materials contaminated with bird feces.

From Los Angeles Times

Pets who are infected with salmonella or listeria do not often show symptoms, but they can spread the infection to humans via their feces or saliva.

From Salon

There were indications the bear had been living there, including feces, rotten food, wrappers and containers.

From Los Angeles Times

Rupard was found in a cell smeared with food on the walls and feces on the floor.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dung
• excrement
• poo
• poop
• shit