Word
throwaway
Phoneticsthrow·away
US/ˈθɹoʊəˌweɪ/
UK/θɹˈəʊəwˌeɪ/
Definitions
01disposable packaging or container
adj. made to be used once and thrown away.
adj. intended to be discarded after a single use or brief period of utility.
“We packed sandwiches in throwaway paper bags for the road trip.”
“Environmental regulations are increasingly restricting throwaway food packaging to minimize plastic pollution.”
02casual or offhand remark
adj. said in a casual, offhand way without being meant seriously.
adj. expressed in an offhand or unemphatic manner, often with unintended significance.
“He made a throwaway remark about moving to Spain, but everyone took it seriously.”
“What seemed like a throwaway line in the opening chapter turned out to be the central clue to the mystery.”
03wasteful consumer society
adj. describing a society or culture that quickly throws items away instead of fixing them.
adj. typified by the rapid disposal of manufactured goods rather than maintenance or repair.
“Living in a throwaway society leads to vast amounts of unnecessary waste.”
“Modern consumer culture has been heavily criticized as a throwaway society that prioritizes convenience over durability.”
04disposable item or temporary post
n. an item made to be discarded, or a temporary message or account.
n. a disposable article or product; in modern usage, also an ephemeral online post or account.
“The promotional flyer was just a cheap throwaway that ended up in the recycling bin.”
“Rather than engaging under their main profile, they created a throwaway to share their candid thoughts.”
Real-World Examples
“A “curse”, a run of defeats or a teammate’s throwaway comment can all plant a seed of doubt.” Idioms
throw away — To get rid of something you no longer want, or to waste an opportunity or resource. Main Meanings: • Dispose of physical items: To put unwanted objects, trash, or waste into a garbage bin. • Waste opportunities or efforts: To fail to use a good chance, talent, or hard work sensibly. • Squander money: To spend money foolishly or carelessly. Related Form: "Throwaway" (Adjective or Noun): • Disposable: Made to be used once and discarded (e.g., a throwaway container). • Casual or low-key: Said or done in an unemphatic, offhand way (e.g., a throwaway comment or joke). • Wasteful: Characterized by a habit of discarding items easily (e.g., a throwaway society).
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