1. designed to be used once and then discarded; not able to be refilled

Examples

• The nonrefillable water bottles created a lot of waste at the event.
• Many companies are switching from nonrefillable containers to eco-friendly alternatives.
• The nonrefillable ink cartridges must be replaced when empty.
• She prefers refillable pens over nonrefillable ones for environmental reasons.
• The nonrefillable propane tanks are lighter but more expensive in the long run.
• Most disposable lighters are nonrefillable and end up in landfills.