Throwaway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Throwaway is an adjective meaning Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded.
Meaning
Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded.
More Meanings
- Extemporaneous; off the cuff.
- Given in a casual manner, either deliberately or unconsciously, with apparent disregard for effect.
- Something temporary and disposable, as:
Example Sentences
The host made a throwaway remark about the president that was later repeated on the television news.
Water was provided in throwaway plastic bottles, but the more ecologically minded of us refilled our initial bottles from the fountain.
In one throwaway visual gag, the towering filing cabinet behind his desk is shown to have no drawers at all, but several concealed mirrors instead.
More people means that more synthetic compounds and dangerous throwaway plastics are manufactured, many of which add to the growing toxification of the Earth.
Word Forms
- throwaways
Synonyms for throwaway
Depending on context, synonyms include single-use, disposable, discarded, flyer, circular, cast-off.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disposable, cast-off, gamin, circular, unwanted, flier.
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