waste
Pronunciation: [/weɪst/]
Word
Context: “resources”
(noun) unused or leftover materials or resources that are thrown away or not used efficiently. Like when you throw away food that you didn't eat or paper that could have been recycled.
Example
She tried to reduce waste by recycling and composting.
Example
Leaving the lights on when you're not home is a waste of energy.
Example
How can we minimize waste in our daily lives?
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