Synonyms for
Plastic
Definition
Plastic is a synthetic material made from various organic polymers that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- plastic surgery
- plastic bag
- plastic material
- plastic bottle
- plastic money
- plastic deformation
- plastic arts
Word family
noun plasticity
adjective plastic
Usage note
The word 'plastic' can refer to a material that is easily shaped or molded, or to something artificial or synthetic. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- She bought a plastic toy at the store.
- The company produces plastic containers for food storage.
- The beach was littered with plastic bottles and bags.
- The chair was made of hard plastic.
- The surgeon used a plastic tube to assist with the operation.
Quotes
I think the biggest problem with plastic is its scale. We've been producing plastic for over 50 years, and we've only been recycling it for less than 1 percent of that time. - David de Rothschild
A plastic bag, a plastic bottle, a plastic cup - we have become so used to plastic, it's hard to imagine life without it. - Anthony T. Hincks
The world is drowning in a sea of plastic, and the only way to save ourselves is to recycle. - James Clear