disposable

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

noun

: something that is disposable

Examples of disposable in a Sentence

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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 3 May. 2024.

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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