styrofoam
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Noun — A lightweight rigid foam plastic used for insulation, packaging, and disposable cups.
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Etymology
Originally a trademarked brand name for expanded polystyrene foam, now used generically for the material.
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What does “styrofoam” mean?
The word “styrofoam” means a lightweight rigid foam plastic used for insulation, packaging, and disposable cups. In plain terms, the white foam material used in cups, coolers, and packaging.
How do you pronounce “styrofoam”?
“Styrofoam” is pronounced STEYE-ruh-fohm (/ˈstaɪ.ɹə.foʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “styrofoam” in a sentence?
Here is “styrofoam” used in a sentence: “The coffee came in a Styrofoam cup.”
What part of speech is “styrofoam”?
“Styrofoam” is a noun.