Disposable

Word DISPOSABLE
Character 10
Hyphenation dis pos a ble
Pronunciations /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Disposable"

What do we mean by disposable?

Designed to be disposed of after use. adjective

Remaining to a person after taxes have been deducted. adjective

Free for use; available. adjective

An article, such as a paper diaper or hypodermic syringe, that can be disposed of after one use. noun

Subject to disposal; that may be disposed of; free to be used or employed as occasion may require; available: as, disposable property; the whole disposable force of an army.

Subject to disposal; free to be used or employed as occasion may require; not assigned to any service or use. adjective

Designed to be disposed of after use; -- of articles of commerce. The term implies that it is less expensive to manufacture a new one than to clean and recycle the used item to make it fit for use again; ; disposable diapers; disposable gloves. Opposite of reusable. adjective

Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired. noun

That can be disposed of. adjective

That is designed to be discarded rather than refilled or repaired. adjective

Available to be used. adjective

Designed to be disposed of after use adjective

Free or available for use or disposition adjective

An item that can be disposed of after it has been used noun

Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Disposable

The word "disposable" in example sentences

I mean, get what I call a disposable e-mail address. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Worse yet, NASA appears to have resigned itself to the fact that splashing down in disposable spam cans is and will Forever be the way Astronauts will travel. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The only reason I think NASA is interested in disposable ships is because its good for the industry. ❋ Unknown (2009)

More than 30 variables were used to create a "resilience index", which looked at the strength of the business base, the working-age population, skill levels, average earnings, house prices, number of benefit claimants and the proportion of households vulnerable to declines in disposable income. ❋ Jamie Doward (2010)

Designer coffees are a small luxury whose sales, if you could abstract away from factors like changing tastes and competitors, should fluctuate pretty reliably with changes in disposable income. ❋ Unknown (2009)

China, on the other hand, is experiencing a more rapid increase in disposable income, and has a preference for larger vehicles. ❋ Mark Bursa (2010)

Since so many people send in disposable manuscripts, I am relieved to be seeing the end to a great deal of wasted paper. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He also admitted that he's not one to revel -- at least not now -- in disposable fashion. ❋ Robin Givhan (2010)

Lawmakers have proposed legislation to require buyers to provide identification to purchase certain disposable pre-paid cell phones, which law enforcement officials say is commonly used by drug dealers and other criminals to avoid tracking. ❋ Evan Perez (2010)

Children in disposable diapers are in gymnastics camp, Suzuki violin lessons and Mandarin classes. ❋ Steve Nelson (2010)

If the bottom of “rich” has $350K in disposable income – he/she can either 1/spend it or 2/invest it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Unlike acclaimed designers who dabbled in disposable fashion for companies such as H&M, Theyskens didn't water down his sensibility into a capsule collection meant to give customers access to his name while still preserving the integrity of a more highfalutin brand. ❋ Robin Givhan (2010)

If our definition of human happiness has become: the satisfaction that derives from toting our consumables around in disposable plastic bags … then I think our conception of what it means to be happy could use a little work. ❋ Unknown (2010)

That statistic may be correct, but it doesn't mean that those on this income are swimming about in disposable income? in fact, it's likely that those with large families are barely keeping their heads above the water. ❋ Joseph Harker (2010)

Sales of private-label disposable razors, usually the cheapest shaving option in stores, rose 14% last year, according to IRI. ❋ Ellen Byron (2010)

I hope the businesses that lose out from the potential drop in disposable stuff turn their focus toward more sustainable products as a result of this new direction. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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