single-use
adjective
sin·gle-use
ˈsiŋ-gəl-ˈyüs 
variants
or less commonly single use
: intended or designed to be used once and then discarded
single-use plastics
single-use paper products
Surgical masks are single-use face coverings that are designed to act as a barrier to sneezes or other potential exchanges of germs.—
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Product packaging, household decorations and single-use items made from plastic also can lead to problems in the waste stream.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
The suit alleges that the mega companies contributed to the plastics crisis by misleading consumers with advertising that praises the recyclability of single-use beverage bottles.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
If that wager settles as a loss, Caesars will repay you in full with a single-use bonus bet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
There are also single-use items, such as a package of plastic straws, that might be difficult to resell or medicines that could be unsafe to market again.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Still, the telltale signs of a sustainable hotel are all there, from the absence of single-use plastics to the presence of green certifications.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Another text will be sent, with a single-use code for free expedited shipping.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Our top pick is the Schick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand, which is single-use but made of a strong metal for better control.
—Marci Robin, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration has also taken some positive steps to address plastic pollution domestically, including a ban on the federal procurement of single-use plastics.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 24 Oct. 2024
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
The suit alleges that the mega companies contributed to the plastics crisis by misleading consumers with advertising that praises the recyclability of single-use beverage bottles.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
If that wager settles as a loss, Caesars will repay you in full with a single-use bonus bet.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
There are also single-use items, such as a package of plastic straws, that might be difficult to resell or medicines that could be unsafe to market again.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Still, the telltale signs of a sustainable hotel are all there, from the absence of single-use plastics to the presence of green certifications.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Another text will be sent, with a single-use code for free expedited shipping.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
Our top pick is the Schick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand, which is single-use but made of a strong metal for better control.
—Marci Robin, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
The Biden administration has also taken some positive steps to address plastic pollution domestically, including a ban on the federal procurement of single-use plastics.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Single-use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single-use. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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