throwaway

adjective
UK: /ˈθrəʊ.ə.weɪ/
US: /ˈθroʊ.ə.weɪ/

  1. Intended to be thrown away after being used.

    1. I bought some throwaway razors for the trip, so I don't have to bring them back.
    2. The company uses throwaway packaging, which contributes to environmental pollution.

  2. Said or done without much thought or attention.

    1. It was just a throwaway comment, I didn't mean anything by it.
    2. Her throwaway line in the interview sparked controversy on social media.

Synonyms

disposable casual offhand expendable unconsidered transient fleeting
throwaway noun

  1. Something that is made to be thrown away after being used.

    1. These cups are throwaways, so don't worry about washing them.
    2. We used throwaways at the picnic to avoid having to clean up dishes.

  2. A remark made without much thought or intention.

    1. His comment was just a throwaway, no need to take it so seriously.
    2. The comedian's act included a few throwaways that the audience barely noticed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "throwaway" in English means: Intended to be thrown away after being used., Said or done without much thought or attention..

The phonetic transcription of "throwaway" is /ˈθrəʊ.ə.weɪ/ in British English and /ˈθroʊ.ə.weɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "throwaway": disposable, casual, offhand, expendable, unconsidered, transient, fleeting.

Example usage of "throwaway": "I bought some throwaway razors for the trip, so I don't have to bring them back.". More examples on the page.