CEFR A2

plastic

noun, adjective

Meaning

A light, strong, flexible material made from chemicals that can be shaped into many forms.

Examples

The toy was made of hard plastic.
She bought a new plastic bag for groceries.

Synonyms: synthetic, artificial, flexible, malleable

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plastic (A2)

noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈplæstɪk/

Definition

A light, strong, flexible material made from chemicals that can be shaped into many forms.

Examples

The toy was made of hard plastic.
She bought a new plastic bag for groceries.
This chair is made from recycled plastic.

How to Use plastic

made of plastic (prepositional phrase): Describes the material something is composed of. — "The toy is made of plastic."
plastic surgery (collocation): Medical operations to repair or change a person's appearance. — "He underwent plastic surgery after the accident."

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