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US/ˈplæs.tɪk/
UK/ˈplæs.tɪk/
a light, strong material made by chemistry, used to make bottles, bags, toys and many other things
In context
Many beaches are covered in plastic that the sea washes ashore.
The toy my sister gave me is made of recycled plastic.
We are trying to use less single-use plastic at home.
Words that go with plastic
adjective + noun
- recycled plasticThis jacket is made from recycled plastic.
- single-use plasticThe city plans to ban single-use plastic.
verb + preposition
- made of plasticThe bottle is made of plastic.
noun + noun
- plastic wastePlastic waste is polluting the oceans.
- plastic bagPlease bring your own bag instead of a plastic bag.
verb + noun
- reduce plasticShops are trying to reduce plastic in their packaging.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Plastics are bad for the sea.Correct: Plastic is bad for the sea.