Disposable

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: dɪsˈpəʊzÉ™bəɫ

Origin

dispose + -able

Full definition of disposable

Noun

1. Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired.
• 2010, Kathleen Huggins, The Expectant Parents' Companion (page 88)Parents who use cloth diapers often use disposables for travel, nights, or both.

Adjective

1. That can be disposed of.
2. That is designed to be discarded rather than refilled or repaired.Rather than purchase an expensive razor he bought a packet of cheap disposable ones.
3. Available to be used.

Antonyms

• non-disposable, nondisposable, undisposable, indisposable

Derived terms

• disposability
• disposable income
• disposableness
• disposably