1. items designed to be used once and then thrown away
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The party supplies included paper plates and other disposables.
• We’re trying to reduce our use of disposables to help the environment.
• The hospital uses many disposables to maintain sterile conditions.
• Disposables like plastic utensils create a lot of waste.
• The camping store sells disposables for outdoor trips.
• Many restaurants switched to disposables during the pandemic.