Throwaway

Synonyms of throwaway

• temporary
• disposable
• one-time
• discardable

Antonyms of throwaway

• essential
• valuable
• permanent
• keepable

Collocations of throwaway

throwaway comment

Frequency: 70 %

He made a throwaway comment about her outfit, not realizing how hurtful it was.

throwaway society

Frequency: 65 %

We live in a throwaway society where people discard things without a second thought.

throwaway culture

Frequency: 60 %

Our society's throwaway culture is causing environmental damage.

throwaway line

Frequency: 50 %

The actor delivered the throwaway line with perfect timing, eliciting laughter from the audience.

Idiomatic Expressions for throwaway

• Phrase: throwaway comment
  Meaning: a casual or offhand remark that is not meant to be taken seriously
  Usage: He made a throwaway comment about her outfit, not realizing how much it would hurt her feelings.