B1nounenvironmentmoney
US/weɪst/
UK/weɪst/
using something badly or more than you need; also things that are thrown away
In context
That meeting was a complete waste of time.
The city produces tons of plastic waste every day.
Buying cheap shoes that break quickly is a waste of money.
Words that go with waste
noun + preposition
- waste of timeArguing with him is a waste of time.
- waste of moneyThe expensive gym was a waste of money.
adjective + noun
- plastic wastePlastic waste is polluting the rivers.
noun + noun
- food wasteRestaurants are trying to reduce food waste.
verb + preposition
- go to wasteDon't let all this food go to waste.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is waste time to wait for him.Correct: It is a waste of time to wait for him.