throwaway.
Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded.
Meaning & usage
Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded.
Water was provided in throwaway plastic bottles, but the more ecologically minded of us refilled our initial bottles from the fountain.
Extemporaneous; off the cuff.
The host made a throwaway remark about the president that was later repeated on the television news.
Given in a casual manner, either deliberately or unconsciously, with apparent disregard for effect.
Where this word comes from
Deverbal from throw away.
Something temporary and disposable, as: Any printed material that need not be kept after being read; especially, a flyer or brochure.
Something temporary and disposable, as: A burner account.
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Where this word comes from
Deverbal from throw away.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.