plastic

/plˈɑːstɪk/

/ˈpɫæstɪk/

[noun] [adjective]

Plastic

[NOUN]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered

synonyms : charge card

charge plate

credit card

plastic

[ADJECTIVE]

made of or consisting of plastic

capable of easily being molded or shaped into taking another form

synonyms : formative

shaping

capable of being influenced or formed

synonyms : pliant

not seeming real, natural, or genuine

Examples

1. Plastic waste is a serious problem for our environment.

2. The children drank their juice from colorful plastic glasses.

3. The children used a plastic fork to eat their pasta.

4. She prefers paper shopping bags to plastic ones.

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