Disposable

Quick meaning: Disposable is an adjective meaning That can be disposed of.

Meaning

That can be disposed of.

More Meanings

1. That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.
2. Available to be used; at one's disposal.
3. Any object that is designed to be disposed of, rather than refilled or repaired.

Example Sentences

disposable income

Parents who use cloth diapers often use disposables for travel, nights, or both.

Rather than purchase an expensive razor he bought a packet of cheap disposable ones.

A disposable cup sits in a museum gallery, fully intact even after being cast aside thousands of years ago.

Word Forms

• disposables

Synonyms for disposable

Depending on context, synonyms include single-use, throwaway, fluid, available, expendable, liquid.

Antonyms for disposable

Common opposites include non-disposable, nondisposable, undisposable, indisposable, reusable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include throwaway, expendable, usable, spendable, available, useable.

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