adj
throwaway
Throwaway (adj) means Designed to be used once and then discarded. Example: “We try to avoid throwaway plastic cutlery.”
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Designed to be used once and then discarded.
"We try to avoid throwaway plastic cutlery."
"It was meant to be a throwaway comment, not a real plan."
How to use throwaway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDisposable, or said casually without much thought.
Common pairings
throwaway line
throwaway culture
throwaway comment
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Word forms
- Plural
- throwaways
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Etymology
A deverbal formation from throw away.
Synonyms
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discarded
disposable
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Rhymes for throwaway
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What does “throwaway” mean?
The word “throwaway” means designed to be used once and then discarded. In plain terms, disposable, or said casually without much thought.
How do you use “throwaway” in a sentence?
Here is “throwaway” used in a sentence: “We try to avoid throwaway plastic cutlery.”
What part of speech is “throwaway”?
“Throwaway” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of throwaway?
"throwaway" (adj) means designed to be used once and then discarded.
