English · Word Candidate

disposable

/dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: disposables

Sense 1

Meaning · English

That can be disposed of.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

That is designed to be discarded rather than reused, refilled or repaired.

Adjective

Examples

Rather than purchase an expensive razor he bought a packet of cheap disposable ones.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Any object that is designed to be disposed of, rather than refilled or repaired.

Noun

Examples

Parents who use cloth diapers often use disposables for travel, nights, or both.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Any object that is designed to be disposed of, rather than refilled or repaired. — A disposable vaporizer, as for nicotine or a concentrate of cannabis (THC).

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “disposable” mean?

That can be disposed of.

Is “disposable” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.