Pronunciation: /ˈθroʊəˌweɪ/
noun a disposable item, typically intended to be discarded after use
A1 I found a throwaway cup on the street.
A2 She wrote her secrets in a throwaway diary.
B1 The company gave out throwaway pens at the conference.
B2 He used a throwaway email address to sign up for the website.
C1 The throwaway culture is contributing to environmental pollution.
C2 The throwaway mentality of society is concerning for future generations.
adjective describing something that is easily discarded or disposable
A1 I bought a throwaway camera for our vacation.
A2 She used a throwaway email address to sign up for the newsletter.
B1 The company handed out throwaway plastic cups at the event.
B2 He made a throwaway comment about the situation, not realizing how hurtful it was.
C1 The throwaway culture of our society is contributing to environmental degradation.
C2 The throwaway mentality of constantly buying new things is unsustainable in the long run.
formal The throwaway culture is detrimental to the environment.
informal I just use throwaway containers for my lunch.
slang I found this cool throwaway camera at the thrift store.
figurative She has a throwaway attitude towards relationships.
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