Meaning & use
plastic
A synthetic material that can be molded into various shapes and is widely used in manufacturing.
See it in a sentence
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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