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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