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1disposable
adjective dis·pos·able \di-ˈspō-zə-bəl\
: made to be used once or only a few times : made to be thrown away after one use or several uses
: available to be used
Full Definition of DISPOSABLE
1
: subject to or available for disposal; specifically : remaining to an individual after deduction of taxes and necessary living expenses <disposable income>
2
: designed to be used once and then thrown away <disposable diapers>
— dis·pos·abil·i·ty \-ˌspō-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
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First Known Use of DISPOSABLE
1643
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2disposable
noun
: something that is made to be thrown away after it is used once
Full Definition of DISPOSABLE
: something that is disposable
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First Known Use of DISPOSABLE
1963
DISPOSABILITY Defined for Kids
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adjective dis·pos·able \dis-ˈpō-zə-bəl\
Definition of DISPOSABLE for Kids
: made to be thrown away after use <disposable diapers>
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