plastic

noun
UK: /ˈplæstɪk/
US: /ˈplæstɪk/

  1. A synthetic material that can be molded into various shapes when soft and then hardened.

    1. This toy is made of plastic. [ ] [ ]
    2. The increasing amount of plastic in the ocean is a serious environmental concern. [ ] [ ]

  2. Credit cards or other cards used as a method of payment.

    1. I paid for the groceries with plastic. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people rely on plastic to manage their monthly expenses. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

synthetic flexible artificial
plastic adjective

  1. Made of plastic.

    1. She has a plastic bag. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company manufactures plastic containers for food storage. [ ] [ ]

  2. Artificial or fake; not genuine.

    1. His smile seemed plastic to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician's plastic promises failed to resonate with voters. [ ] [ ]

  3. Easily shaped or molded; pliable.

    1. Clay is a plastic material. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sculptor chose plasticine, a plastic clay, for the initial model. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plastic" in English means: A synthetic material that can be molded into various shapes when soft and then hardened., Credit cards or other cards used as a method of payment..

The phonetic transcription of "plastic" is /ˈplæstɪk/ in British English and /ˈplæstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plastic": synthetic, flexible, artificial.

Example usage of "plastic": "This toy is made of plastic.". More examples on the page.