Throw-away Definition

verb

To discard (trash, garbage, or the like), to toss out, to put in the trash, to dispose of.

He wanted to throw away the cup, but he couldn't find a trash can.
Don't throw the newspaper away, it goes in the recycle bin!
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(figuratively) To waste, to squander.

Voting for a third-party candidate sometimes feels like throwing your vote away.
The team threw away its chance at the semifinals.
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noun

Any printed material that need not be kept after being read.

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A flyer.

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adjective

Designed to be thrown away.

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Other Word Forms of Throw-away

Noun

Singular:
throw-away
Plural:
throw-aways

Origin of Throw-away

Throw-away Sentence Examples

  • When you have a new air freshener you throw away the old.

  • Find throw-away scrap lumber at various building sites, or bulk trash pick ups; always ask before taking.

  • Taking simple steps to become a smart shopper can reduce the amount of waste we throw away.

  • His sister would not like him to throw away his life either.

  • You should definitely throw away any baby toys that are damaged.

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