disposable

//dɪˈspəʊzəbl//
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Adjective

disposableCanonical form
more disposableComparative
most disposableSuperlative
1

Designed to be used once or for a short time and then thrown away.

Please use disposable cups for the party.

2

(Of income or money) available for use as one wishes; remaining after taxes and essential expenses.

After paying rent and bills, I have very little disposable income left.

Synonym

throwawaysingle-use

Antonym

reusablepermanent

Noun

1

An item designed to be thrown away after use.

The store sells disposables like paper plates and plastic cups.