DISPOSABLE


Meaning of DISPOSABLE in English

— disposability, disposableness , n. — disposably , adv.

/di spoh"zeuh beuhl/ , adj.

1. designed for or capable of being thrown away after being used or used up: disposable plastic spoons; a disposable cigarette lighter.

2. free for use; available: Every disposable vehicle was sent.

n.

3. something disposable after a single use, as a paper cup, plate, or napkin.

[ 1645-55; DISPOSE + -ABLE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .