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."

Synonyms of disposable

Words with a similar meaning to disposable:

• throwaway
• single-use
• non-reusable
• expendable

Antonyms of disposable

Words with the opposite meaning to disposable:

• reusable
• permanent
• durable

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