disposable
word
/dɪˈspoʊzəbəɫ/
/dɪspˈəʊzəbəl/
Definition
Designed to be used once or for a short time and then thrown away.
Usage & Nuances
Common before nouns ('disposable cups', 'disposable camera'). In environmental discussions, it often carries a negative connotation. Do not confuse with 'disposal', which is the act of getting rid of something.
Spanish: desechable - descartablePortuguese (BR): descartávelPortuguese (PT): descartávelChinese (Simplified): 一次性 (用品)Chinese (Traditional): 一次性 (用品)Hindi: एकमुश्त उपयोग के बाद फेंकने योग्यArabic: يستعمل مرة واحدةBengali: একবার ব্যবহারযোগ্য - ডিসপোজেবলRussian: одноразовыйJapanese: 使い捨てVietnamese: dùng một lầnKorean: 일회용Turkish: tek kullanımlıkUrdu: استعمال کے بعد پھینکنے والا - ڈسپوزایبلIndonesian: dùng một lần
Example Sentences
We use disposable plates at picnics.
basic
He bought a disposable camera for the trip.
basic
Please throw your disposable cup in the trash.
basic
People are trying to use fewer disposable products to protect the environment.
natural
Do you have any disposable gloves?
natural
I forgot to bring a reusable bag, so I had to use a disposable one at the store.
natural