disposable

Word parts

dispose + -able

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/

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• Hyphenation: dis‧pos‧a‧ble

Noun

Singular disposable

Plural disposables

1. A disposable is an object that is designed to be used once and then thrown away.

Adjective

Positive disposable

Comparative more disposable

Superlative most disposable

1. When something is disposable, it is made to be used for a short time and then thrown away.

   He wiped his mouth with a disposable wipe.