Disposable ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Disposable ( adjective )

1. Designed to be used once and then thrown away.
2. Not worth keeping or preserving.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "able to be disposed of"): from french, or from latin disposabilis, from disposare (see dispose).

Examples:

1. The company produces disposable razors.
2. He was wearing a disposable lab coat.
3. The disposable income of the average household has decreased.
4. Disposable cameras are a convenient option for one-time events.
5. The disposable nature of fast fashion is a major contributor to textile waste.

(As a noun)

Disposable ( noun )

1. Designed to be used once and then thrown away.
2. Not worth keeping or preserving.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "able to be disposed of"): from french, or from latin disposabilis, from disposare (see dispose).

Examples:

1. The company produces disposable razors.
2. He was wearing a disposable lab coat.
3. The disposable income of the average household has decreased.
4. Disposable cameras are a convenient option for one-time events.
5. The disposable nature of fast fashion is a major contributor to textile waste.