CEFR B1

disposable

adjective

Meaning

Designed to be thrown away after use, rather than kept for a long time.

Examples

Disposable razors are convenient for travel.
The restaurant uses disposable chopsticks to avoid washing.

Synonyms: throwaway, single-use, non-reusable, expendable

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disposable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspoʊzəbl/

Definition

Designed to be thrown away after use, rather than kept for a long time.

Examples

Disposable razors are convenient for travel.
The restaurant uses disposable chopsticks to avoid washing.
Many people prefer disposable diapers for babies.

How to Use disposable

disposable income (collocation): The amount of money available for spending or saving after taxes and necessities have been paid. — "Many families struggle to build up disposable income due to high living costs."
disposable [noun] (collocation): A product designed to be thrown away after one use. — "We bought a pack of disposable razors for our camping trip."

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