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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
Derived Forms
- 徱ˌDzˈٲ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱·Dza·i·ٲ 徱·Dza··Ա noun
- 徱·Dza· adverb
- ԴDzd·Dza· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disposable1
Example Sentences
The Yale University Budget Lab forecast last week that Trump’s tariffs would lead to a $4,689 decline in the average U.S. household’s disposable income.
Now, everything is designed to be ephemeral and disposable, tossed away to make room for the next thing.
Statistics show the majority of wildfires are started by people, including accidental fires from disposable BBQs or controlled burns that get out of hand.
The UK government ban on disposable and single-use vapes is aimed at stopping littering as, in most cases, the vapes cannot be recycled and often end up in landfill or pollute natural environments.
But in recent years, these original selfie machines — much like vinyl records and the use of disposable cameras — have been experiencing a resurgence, particularly among younger generations.
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