Python Dictionary popitem() Method
Example
Delete the last item from the dictionary:
car = {
"brand": "Porsche",
"model": "911",
"year": 1963
}
car.popitem()
print(car)
Definition and Usage
The popitem() method deletes the last item inserted into the dictionary. In versions prior to 3.7, the popitem() method deleted a random item.
The item deleted is the return value of the popitem() method, in the form of a tuple. Please see the following example.
Syntax
dictionary.popitem()
Parameter Value
No Parameters
More Examples
Example
The item deleted is the return value of the pop() method:
car = {
"brand": "Porsche",
"model": "911",
"year": 1963
}
x = car.popitem()
print(x)
