disposable

Etymology

dispose + -able

noun

  1. Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired.
    Parents who use cloth diapers often use disposables for travel, nights, or both. 2010, Kathleen Huggins, The Expectant Parents' Companion, page 88

adj

  1. That can be disposed of.
  2. That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.
    Rather than purchase an expensive razor he bought a packet of cheap disposable ones.
  3. Available to be used.

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