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disposable

 

[ dɪˈspəʊzəbl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

use once

Designed to be thrown away after use or a single use. Disposable items are often made of plastic, paper, or other materials that are not intended to be reused.

Synonyms

single-use, throwaway

Examples of usage

  • These disposable cups are convenient for parties.
  • I prefer using disposable gloves when working with chemicals.
  • The hotel provides disposable toiletries for guests.
Context #2 | Noun

product

An item intended to be thrown away after use, typically made from inexpensive materials.

Synonyms

single-use product, throwaway item

Examples of usage

  • The company manufactures a range of disposable products.
  • Disposable masks have become popular during the pandemic.

Translations

Translations of the word "disposable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descartável

🇮🇳 डिस्पोजेबल

🇩🇪 einweg

🇮🇩 sekali pakai

🇺🇦 одноразовий

🇵🇱 jednorazowy

🇯🇵 使い捨て

🇫🇷 jetable

🇪🇸 desechable

🇹🇷 tek kullanımlık

🇰🇷 일회용

🇸🇦 يمكن التخلص منه

🇨🇿 jednorázový

🇸🇰 jednorazový

🇨🇳 一次性

🇸🇮 za enkratno uporabo

🇮🇸 einingarnot

🇰🇿 бір реттік қолдану

🇬🇪 ერთჯერადი

🇦🇿 bir dəfəlik

🇲🇽 desechable

Etymology

The word 'disposable' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the verb 'dispose' with the suffix '-able'. The concept of disposable products became more prevalent in the 20th century with the rise of consumer culture and convenience-driven lifestyles.

See also: disposability, disposableness, disposal, disposed, disposer, disposing, dispossession, indisposition, predisposition.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,894, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.