disposable

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adjective

dis·​pos·​able di-ˈspō-zə-bəl How to pronounce disposable (audio)
1
: subject to or available for disposal
specifically : remaining to an individual after deduction of taxes and necessary living expenses
disposable income
2
: designed to be used once or only a limited number of times and then thrown away
disposable diapers
Replace the disposable razor when the blade becomes dull.
disposability noun

disposable

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noun

: something that is disposable

Examples of disposable in a Sentence

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Adjective
Cartridge razors feature disposable cartridges, where two to six blades are tightly spaced for a quick, close shave. Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025 The Ghibli flood, however, highlights how disposable art is becoming, thanks to generative AI. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
System sales decreased by 1% to $8.6 million, while revenue from disposables, service, and accessories rose by 1% to $18.3 million. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025 Beyond disposables, TRĒHouse offers a variety of vaping products, including oil vape pens and dab pens, ensuring something for everyone. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disposable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1963, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disposable was in 1643

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“Disposable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disposable. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

disposable

adjective
dis·​pos·​able
dis-ˈpō-zə-bəl
: made to be thrown away after use
a disposable bottle
disposable diapers

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