disposable

Intermediate

/dɪˈspoʊ.zə.bəl/

adjective
A disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use

disposable in a sentence

  • “The use of disposable products is considered ecologically unsound.”
  • “disposable nappies”
  • “disposable cups / cutlery / plates”
  • “a disposable camera”

What does “disposable” mean?

disposable (adjective) means a disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use. It is pronounced /dɪˈspoʊ.zə.bəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "disposable" mean?
disposable (adjective) means: A disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use
How do you pronounce "disposable"?
"disposable" is pronounced /dɪˈspoʊ.zə.bəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "disposable" in a sentence?
Here is "disposable" used in a sentence: The use of disposable products is considered ecologically unsound.

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