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disposable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈspoʊzəbəl/ · UK /dɪˈspəʊzəbəl/

disposable means: Made to be used briefly and then thrown away.

adjective

THROWAWAYB1

Made to be used briefly and then thrown away.

  • We used disposable cups at the picnic.
  • The nurse put on disposable gloves.
  • Can these disposable plates go in the recycling bin?

Similar words: single-use, throwaway

Opposites: reusable

Common phrases: disposable cups, disposable gloves, disposable razor, disposable plates

noun

THROWAWAY ITEMC1

An object you throw away after use instead of washing, filling, or repairing it.

  • We use disposables when we travel.
  • She chose washable nappies instead of disposables.
  • The shop sells both electric razors and cheap disposables.

Similar words: throwaway item

Common phrases: a cheap disposable, use a disposable, buy a disposable

Questions about disposable

What does disposable mean?

Made to be used briefly and then thrown away.

What is disposable in other languages?

Türkçe: tek kullanımlık · Español: desechable · Français: jetable · Deutsch: zum Wegwerfen · Italiano: usa e getta · 日本語: 使い捨ての

How do you pronounce disposable?

In American English /dɪˈspoʊzəbəl/; in British English /dɪˈspəʊzəbəl/.

How do you use disposable in a sentence?

We used disposable cups at the picnic. The nurse put on disposable gloves.

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