Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

throwaway

adjective/noun

/ˈθroʊəˌweɪ/

Definition

Something that is not meant to be kept or is intended to be discarded after use.

Examples

Plastic bottles are often considered throwaway items because they are used once and discarded.
She made a throwaway comment that wasn’t meant to be taken seriously.

Meaning

Throwaway refers to items that are made to be used once or for a short period of time and then thrown away. It can also refer to something trivial or of little value.