disposable

1 of 2

adjective

dis·​pos·​able di-ˈspō-zə-bəl 

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

di-ˌspō-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

disposable

2 of 2

noun

: something that is disposable

Examples of disposable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Instead of treating material-handling equipment as disposable, the system becomes upgradeable and serviceable — without expert intervention. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025

The women’s denim brand is offering a lifetime guarantee on its jeans to challenge the fast-fashion mentality of disposable clothing. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025

Noun

These disposables provide 20 decibels of comfortable noise attenuation without wreaking havoc on the planet. —Michael Calore, Wired News, 25 Nov. 2025

CooperVision’s products include MyDay daily disposable, MyDay daily disposable toric, MyDay Energys, MyDay multifocal, Biofinity & Biofinity XR, Biofinity Energys. —Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1963, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing disposable

• disposable income

Rhymes for disposable

• decomposable
• indecomposable
• transposable

Kids Definition

disposable

adjective

dis·​pos·​able

dis-ˈpō-zə-bəl

: made to be thrown away after use

a disposable bottle

disposable diapers