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Definition throwaway in American English

throwaway adjective

adjective
/ˈθroʊəˌweɪ/
1

a throwaway product has been made to be used for a short time only and then thrown away. A more usual word is disposable.

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1.1

used about societies, activities, etc. in which people use a lot of throwaway objects

Example

the modern throwaway society we live in

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2

a throwaway remark, comment, etc. is something that you say suddenly and without thinking carefully about it

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Definition throwaway in American English