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discarded

American  
[dih-skahr-did] / dɪˈskɑr dɪd /

adjective

  1. having been disposed of, cast out, or put aside.

    The fire is believed to have been started by a discarded match or cigarette.

    The sprocket wheel and chain were scavenged from a discarded bicycle.

verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of discard.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of discarded

discard ( def. ) + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Discarded secondhand clothing from Europe, North America, and East Asia are sold to companies in places like northern India, says Lu.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

Discarded clothing in the woods where Emma was found.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

Discarded or recycled straws could also result in indirect exposure through contaminated soils, water, plants and other consumer products derived from recycled materials.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2023

Discarded at the least sign of wear and tear, their shelf life evaporated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2023

Discarded shreds of unidentifiable stuffs were sewed patch on patch, including some black beaded velvets and bright calicos.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich

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