single-use

American  

[sing-guhl-yoos] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˈjus /

adjective

1. intended for disposal after one use: single-use facial wipes.

   single-use plastic straws;

   single-use facial wipes.

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Etymology

Origin of single-use

First recorded in 1955–60

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Example Sentences

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single-use

Family Nursing and Home Care said it had purchased 10 hospital-grade breast pumps and single-use pump kits.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Chinese companies have launched satellites into orbit using single-use rockets, which can be costly and contribute to the increasing amount of potentially hazardous space junk.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

Online retailers selling the physical edition have stated that, as with other digital game codes, the one being offered for GTA 6 is single-use and will become invalid after it is redeemed.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

Over time, it’s become less of a single-use breakfast food and more of a catch-all solution.

From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026

But now I knew what the quarter was—a single-use artifact that gave my avatar an extra life.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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