plastic

²plastic

noun

Definition of PLASTIC

1

: a plastic substance; specifically : any of numerous organic synthetic or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments

2

: credit cards used for payment —called also plastic money

— plas·ticky \ˈplas-ti-kē\ adjective

Examples of PLASTIC

1. The toy was made of plastic.
2. a company that manufactures plastics
3. She used plastic to pay for her new computer.

First Known Use of PLASTIC

1905