disposable

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adjective

dis·​pos·​able di-ˈspō-zə-bəl How to pronounce disposable (audio)
1
: subject to or available for disposal
specifically : remaining to an individual after deduction of taxes and necessary living expenses
disposable income
2
: designed to be used once or only a limited number of times and then thrown away
disposable diapers
Replace the disposable razor when the blade becomes dull.
disposability
di-ˌspō-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce disposable (audio)
noun

disposable

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noun

: something that is disposable

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Adjective
That doesn’t mean Soderbergh’s exercise in technical restraints and goofy but wildly entertaining suspense is disposable, though, by any means. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025 The movies started off as a disposable novelty, playing to undiscerning audiences in nickelodeons who were more taken by the technical wizardry of making pictures move than by what was happening in those pictures. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Beyond disposables, TRĒHouse offers a variety of vaping products, including oil vape pens and dab pens, ensuring something for everyone. — Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025 Fast-food chains, led by McDonald’s, adopted these disposables en masse, replacing reusable dishes and cutlery to save costs. — David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for disposable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disposable was in 1643

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disposable

adjective
dis·​pos·​able
dis-ˈpō-zə-bəl
: made to be thrown away after use
a disposable bottle
disposable diapers

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