🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

塑料餐具

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sùliào cānjù

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Plasticware/ˈplæstɪkˌwɛər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"我们在野餐时使用了塑料餐具。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Utensils or containers made from plastic, typically used for food or household purposes.

    "The picnic was a success thanks to the colorful plasticware we brought along."
  2. 2

    Disposable or reusable items made from plastic, often used in catering or events.

    "The caterer provided plasticware to make cleanup easier after the party."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'plasticware' is a compound word formed from 'plastic', which originates from the Greek word 'plastikos' meaning 'able to be molded', and 'ware', which comes from the Old English 'waru' meaning 'goods' or 'products'. The usage of 'plastic' to describe synthetic materials became prevalent in the early 20th century, leading to the modern term 'plasticware' referring to items made from these materials.

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