disposable

[ dih-spoh-zuh-buh l ]
/ dɪˈspoʊ zə bəl /
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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.

Origin of disposable

First recorded in 1645–55; dispose + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM disposable

dis·pos·a·bil·i·ty, dis·pos·a·ble·ness, noun dis·pos·a·bly, adverb non·dis·pos·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby disposable

displeasure, displode, displume, displuviate, disport, disposable, disposable goods, disposable income, disposable personal income, disposable soma theory, disposal

Words related to disposable

unimportant, superfluous, cardboard, insubstantial, paper-thin, papery, wafer-thin, excessive, expendable, minor, needless, nonessential, removable, trivial, unnecessary, useless, unrequired, dispensable, excess, inessential

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British Dictionary definitions for disposable

disposable
/ (dɪˈspəʊzəbəl) /

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 of disposable

disposability or disposableness, noun