Throwaway

Pronunciation: /ˈθroʊəˌweɪ/

Throwaway (adjective)

  1. made to be used once and then discarded
  2. said without much thought or importance

Examples

  • The throwaway cup ended up in the trash.
  • She used a throwaway plate for the picnic.

Common collocations: throwaway product, throwaway culture, throwaway comment, throwaway line, use throwaways

Throwaway (noun)

  1. an object made to be used once and then thrown away

Examples

  • The restaurant uses throwaways for takeout orders.
  • Throwaways are convenient but not eco-friendly.

Synonyms of Throwaway

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Throwaway

  • — When discussing items designed for multiple uses.
  • — When referring to something lasting indefinitely.