Definition of DISPOSABLE

disposable

Meanings

Plural: disposables

Noun

  • an item that can be disposed of after it has been used
  • Any object that is designed to be disposed of, rather than refilled or repaired.
  • Any object that is designed to be disposed of, rather than refilled or repaired.
  • A disposable vaporizer, as for nicotine or a concentrate of cannabis (THC).

Adjective

  • free or available for use or disposition
    • "every disposable piece of equipment was sent to the fire"
    • "disposable assets"
  • designed to be disposed of after use
    • "disposable paper cups"

Adj

  • That can be disposed of.
  • That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.
  • Available to be used; at one's disposal.

Origin / Etymology

From dispos(e) + -able.

Synonyms

single-use, throwaway

Antonyms

indisposable, non-disposable, nondisposable, undisposable

Scrabble Score: 15

disposable is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
disposable is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disposable is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

disposable is a valid Words With Friends word