disposable
dɪˈspoʊzəbl̩
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Adjective

1.
productsintended for one-time or temporary use
  • Disposable cups are convenient for picnics..
single-use throwaway
2.
financeTECH.income left after taxes and chargesTECH.
  • His disposable income allows for luxury spending.
discretionary expendable
3.
resourcesavailable for use if needed
  • She has disposable funds for emergencies.
consumable expendable

Noun

single-use itemitem designed for single use before being discarded
  • She used a disposable cup for her morning coffee..
single-use throwaway
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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.

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

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.

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  1. French:jetable, produit jetable, ...
  2. German:einweg, Einwegartikel, ...
  3. Italian:monouso, disponibile, ...
  4. Spanish:desechable, de un solo uso, ...
  5. Portuguese:descartável, produto descartável, ...
  6. Chinese:一次性的, 一次性用品, ...
  7. Japanese:使い捨て, 使い捨てのもの, ...
  8. Arabic:اسْتِهْلاكيّ, غَرَض لِلِاسْتِعْمال مَرَّة واحِدَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַד-פַּעֲמִי, חַד־פַּעֲמִי, ...
  10. Russian:одноразовый, одноразовый предмет, ...
  11. Ukrainian:одноразовий, одноразовий предмет, ...
  12. Hindi:डिस्पोज़ेबल, एकबारगी वस्तु, ...

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