Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋɡəl juːs/
noun a product or item that is intended to be used only once before being thrown away
A1 I prefer using single-use plastic bags for groceries.
A2 The hotel provides single-use toiletries for guests.
B1 Many people are switching to reusable products instead of single-use items.
B2 The company's new policy bans the use of single-use plastics in the office.
C1 Environmental activists are campaigning against the production of single-use plastics.
C2 The government is considering implementing a tax on single-use items to reduce waste.
adjective describing a product or item that is intended to be used only once before being thrown away
A1 I bought a single-use camera for my vacation.
A2 Please make sure to dispose of single-use plastic cups properly.
B1 Many people are switching to reusable water bottles instead of single-use ones.
B2 The company decided to eliminate single-use plastics from their office.
C1 The environmental impact of single-use products is a growing concern.
C2 Government regulations are being implemented to reduce the use of single-use items.
formal Many environmentalists advocate for the reduction of single-use plastics.
informal Hey, remember to bring your reusable bag to the store so we can avoid using single-use ones.
slang Using single-use items is so wasteful, let's try to be more eco-friendly.
figurative His disposable attitude towards relationships is like treating them as single-use items.
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