Meaning & use

plastic

noun·Everyday

A synthetic material that can be molded into various shapes and is widely used in manufacturing.

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The toy was made of brightly colored plastic that felt light in her hands.

Many countries are trying to reduce the amount of plastic thrown into the ocean.

A note on using this word

As an adjective, 'plastic' can also mean easily shaped or changeable, as in 'the plastic nature of young minds'.

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Another way to use it

2. adjective

Capable of being molded, shaped, or changed easily, whether physically or figuratively.

A child's personality is remarkably plastic and shaped by early experiences.

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