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waster

[wey-ster] / ˈweɪ stər /
NOUN
spendthrift
Synonyms


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The renewables biofuel factory was intended to produce sustainable aviation fuel and diesel from waster, but faced unfavourable market conditions.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

But why does accessing a newspaper have to be so frustrating, and such a time waster?

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2022

Outdoor watering, in particular, is the biggest water waster in urban areas, and drought-tolerant and “California-friendly” landscaping can save up to 85% more water than grass, according to the MWD.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2022

For example, spongy bone tissue is found in the inner layer of bones and contains blood vessels to deliver nutrients and remove waster from bone cells.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Prodigal, prod′i-gal, adj. spending without necessity: wasteful: lavish: profuse.—n. one who throws away without necessity: a waster: a spendthrift.—v.t.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various