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Definition of disposable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
productsintended for one-time or temporary use
- Disposable cups are convenient for picnics..
2.
financeTECH. income left after taxes and chargesTECH.
- His disposable income allows for luxury spending.
3.
resourcesavailable for use if needed
- She has disposable funds for emergencies.
Noun
single-use itemitem designed for single use before being discarded
- She used a disposable cup for her morning coffee..
Expressions with disposable
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items used briefly then discarded
Disposable goods like paper plates are convenient for parties.
razor designed for short-term use and then discarded
He bought a pack of disposable razors for his trip.
society valuing short-term use items
Disposable culture leads to increased waste and environmental issues.
single-use hand covers worn for protection then thrown away after use
She put on disposable gloves before cleaning the kitchen surfaces.
society that frequently discards items
In a disposable society, people often throw away items instead of repairing them.
employees considered easily replaceable or expendable
The company relies on a disposable workforce to cut costs.
soft vision pieces worn on eyes then thrown away after short use
She switched to disposable contact lenses because they felt cleaner and more comfortable.
designed for single-day use and disposal
She wears daily disposable contact lenses for convenience.
money available after taxes for spending or saving
After paying taxes, her disposable income was quite limited.
small replaceable container for a device meant to be thrown away
He slid a new disposable cartridge into the printer before starting the job.
Origin of disposable
Latin, disponere (arrange)
Terms with disposable included in their meaning
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disposable cloth
small moist cloth for single use
housework tool
disposable or reusable pad used to mop floors or scour surfaces
drink
disposable paper container lined to hold liquids without leaking
dining
disposable plate made from paper
bathroom
thin disposable layer placed on a toilet seat for hygiene
carrying
reusable or disposable bag with handles
diaper change
disposable wet towel for diaper changes
cloth diaper
reusable or disposable pad used in cloth diapers
wipe roll
disposable paper sheet for cleaning spills
technology
disposable phone used for anonymity and privacy
disposable phone
temporary prepaid mobile phone
utensils
disposable fork for fast food
hygiene
disposable pad for absorbing menstrual flow
hygiene
disposable pad for absorbing menstrual flow
finance
possessing significant disposable income
disposable item
something meant to be discarded after use
disposable
made to be thrown out after use
technology
disposable phone used temporarily
cleaning
disposable cloth for cleaning surfaces or hands
bathroom brush
cleaning tool for toilets with disposable head
hygiene
disposable wet wipe
hygiene
disposable cap covering hair
optometry
daily disposable contact lenses
kitchen
small disposable paper cup for drinks or food
Examples of disposable in a sentence
Disposable gloves are essential for medical staff. Her disposable income increased after the promotion. They calculated their disposable income before planning the vacation. They have disposable resources for the project. The company maintains disposable assets for crises. He threw away the disposable after one use.
The picnic was full of disposable items.
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- French:jetable, produit jetable, ...
- German:einweg, Einwegartikel, ...
- Italian:monouso, disponibile, ...
- Spanish:desechable, de un solo uso, ...
- Portuguese:descartável, produto descartável, ...
- Chinese:一次性的, 一次性用品, ...
- Japanese:使い捨て, 使い捨てのもの, ...
- Arabic:اسْتِهْلاكيّ, غَرَض لِلِاسْتِعْمال مَرَّة واحِدَة, ...
- Hebrew:חַד-פַּעֲמִי, חַד־פַּעֲמִי, ...
- Russian:одноразовый, одноразовый предмет, ...
- Ukrainian:одноразовий, одноразовий предмет, ...
- Hindi:डिस्पोज़ेबल, एकबारगी वस्तु, ...
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