Definition Synonyms
Definition of throwaway - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
disposable itemsomething meant to be discarded after use
- He grabbed a throwaway cup for his coffee..
2.
- He created a throwaway to post anonymously.
Adjective
1.
disposablemade to be thrown out after use
- She bought some throwaway plates for the picnic..
2.
- His throwaway comment during the meeting sparked a heated debate..
Images of throwaway
something meant to be discarded after use
Expressions with throwaway
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casual remark not meant to be taken seriously
He made a throwaway line about the weather.
casual comment not meant to be taken seriously
He made a throwaway remark about the weather.
extremely low prices for quick sale
The store offered throwaway prices during the clearance sale.
society focused on short-term use and disposal of goods
The throwaway society contributes to environmental pollution.
culture of frequently discarding items instead of reusing
Throwaway culture leads to increased waste in landfills.
buying a round-trip ticket but using only one way
He saved money by using throwaway ticketing for his flight.
Origin of throwaway
Old English, thrawan (twist) + weg (way)
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throwaway goods
designed for one-time use before disposal
Examples of throwaway in a sentence
The party had throwaway decorations everywhere. She used a throwaway for the online survey. A throwaway was needed for the secret chat. Throwaway utensils are convenient for large gatherings. The restaurant uses throwaway containers for takeout orders. She made a throwaway remark that no one noticed.
His throwaway line was surprisingly insightful.
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- French:déchet, jetable, ...
- German:Wegwerfartikel, Einweg-, ...
- Italian:monouso, improvvisato, ...
- Spanish:desechable, dicho de pasada, ...
- Portuguese:descartável, informal, ...
- Chinese:一次性用品, 一次性, ...
- Japanese:使い捨てのもの, 使い捨て, ...
- Arabic:غَرَض لِلاِسْتِعْمَال مَرَّة وَاحِدَة, قابِل لِلرَّمْي, ...
- Hebrew:פְּרִיט חַד פַּעֲמִי, חַד פַּעֲמִי, ...
- Russian:одноразовый предмет, одноразовый, ...
- Ukrainian:одноразовий предмет, одноразовий, ...
- Hindi:डिस्पोजेबल वस्तु, डिस्पोज़ेबल, ...
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