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disposable
[dih-spoh-zuh-buhl]
adjective
designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up.
disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.
free for use; available.
Every disposable vehicle was sent.
noun
something disposable after a single use, as a paper cup, plate, or napkin.
disposable
/ ɪˈəʊəə /
adjective
designed for disposal after use
disposable cups
available for use if needed
disposable assets
noun
something, such as a baby's nappy, that is designed for disposal
(plural) short for disposable goods
Other Word Forms
- disposability noun
- disposableness noun
- disposably adverb
- nondisposable adjective
- 徱ˌDzˈٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of disposable1
Example Sentences
She hypothesized that the issue was compounded by the fact that many people were not going in to work, meaning they didn’t have disposable income to eat out.
These include bans on single use vapes, forthcoming charges on disposable cups and a planned deposit-return scheme for cans and plastic bottles.
The Labour administration followed through, with the disposables officially banned from sale from 1 June this year - the aim being to protect children's health and reduce damage to the environment.
As disposable vapes are banned across the UK, one charity is calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to create smoke and vape-free places.
Laura says she's incredibly proud of what's been achieved but adds that the campaigning has also raised the issue of other disposable technologies and how damaging that is for the environment.
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