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Synonyms for disposable

  • adjective

Most common

expendable throwaway dispensable discardable

All synonyms

Adjective

1. Expendable — available to be used; at one's disposal

expendable, single-use, throwaway

Other

dispensable, discardable

Antonyms

re-usable, non-disposable, nondisposable

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Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Available to be used; at one's disposal.

Related words

Phrases
disposable diaper disposable nappy

Example sentences

  • expendable Mercenary forces are expendable.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
disposablesteady
expendablefalling
throwawayrising
dispensablerising
discardablerising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters
throwaway3
10 letters
expendable4
11 letters
dispensable4, discardable

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (throwaway3 = 3 syllables).