disposable
adjective
uk/dɪˈspəʊzəbl/ us [ usually before noun ]
used to describe a product that can be bought cheaply and is meant to be thrown away after use:
The market no longer offers disposable plastic bags at checkout.
disposable cameras/razors/lenses
disposable diapers/nappies
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single-use
[ only before noun ] FINANCE
available for use:
disposable assets/capital/cash
disposable
noun
uk/dɪˈspəʊzəbl/ us [ C, usually plural ]
a disposable product:
medical/plastic disposables
Many people now use cloth nappies instead of disposables.
The company claims that one rechargeable battery replaces 500 to 1,000 disposables.
disposables [ plural ]
ECONOMICS
→ non-durable goods