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disposable

[dih-spoh-zuh-buhl] / dɪˈspoʊ zə bəl /


ADJECTIVE
paper
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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With the wealth effect from Americans’ vast holdings of stocks — at a record 250% of disposable income based on Federal Reserve flow-of-funds data — rising stock prices have been driving consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

We are told to work hard, get degrees and pursue stable careers, yet many of us still feel economically disposable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The hotel supplies a bath towel, hand towel, flimsy slippers and a disposable toothbrush and toothpaste.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

"Tourism relies on people's disposable income," he explains.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

It was a folded-up disposable paper tablecloth covered with red flowers, left over from some picnic they had been on several years before.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman




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