disposable
Aussprache: [dɪsˈpoʊzəbl]
Wort
Kontext: „everyday use“
(adjective) something that is meant to be used once or for a short time, and then thrown away. For example, when you use a paper plate for your lunch, you don't keep it; you toss it in the trash after you're done.
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We bought disposable cups for the picnic so we wouldn't have to wash dishes afterward.
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These reusable dishes are better than disposable ones because they don't create waste.
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Did you bring any disposable utensils for the party?
Kontext: „consumer goods“
(noun) an item that is designed to be used only once or for a limited time before being discarded. You can think of it like a one-time use item—something that helps you and then is thrown away, like a plastic straw.
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The restaurant uses disposable straws to make cleanup easier.
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I don't like using disposables because they can harm the environment.
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What kind of disposable items do we need to buy for the event?
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