dis·pos·able
di-ˈspō-zə-bəl 
1
: subject to or available for disposal
specifically
: remaining to an individual after deduction of taxes and necessary living expenses
disposable income
2
: designed to be used once or only a limited number of times and then thrown away
disposable diapers
Replace the disposable razor when the blade becomes dull.
: something that is disposable
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Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Microwave the bowl for 20 seconds—your brown sugar should be much softer thanks to the moisture in the paper towel (and if not, add a little more water to the disposable sheet and zap again).
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
But as the era of digital technology took over, the company faced increasing struggles with staying relevant as cameras moved beyond film and disposables.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Rooted in the brand’s belief that creativity is a dialogue between past and present, the Luna Bag embodies the idea that nothing is ever truly lost or disposable.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Microwave the bowl for 20 seconds—your brown sugar should be much softer thanks to the moisture in the paper towel (and if not, add a little more water to the disposable sheet and zap again).
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Green Convene – Ditch the disposables, borrow the Hub’s reusable dishware.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
But as the era of digital technology took over, the company faced increasing struggles with staying relevant as cameras moved beyond film and disposables.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Disposable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disposable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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