Wasting
Pronunciation: /ˈweɪst/
Wasting (noun)
- things you throw away because they are not needed or useful.
- land that is not used for farming, building, or other purposes.
Examples
- The factory produces a lot of waste every day.
- Recycling helps reduce household waste.
Common collocations: hazardous waste, waste disposal, waste management, barren waste, vast waste
Wasting (verb)
- to use something in a way that is not necessary or useful.
- to spend time doing something that is not important or useful.
Examples
- Don't waste water while brushing your teeth.
- She tends to waste resources on unnecessary projects.