plastic
/ˈplæstɪk/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.51 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
Countable; Uncountable
noun
Credit or debit cards used in place of cash to buy goods and services.
Colloquial; Countable; Uncountable
noun
A person who is fake or arrogant, or believes that they are better than the rest of the population; a narcissistic, affected person.
Countable; Slang; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "Plastics are energy-rich substances, which is why many of them burn so readily. Any organism that could unlock and use that energy would do well in the Anthropocene. Terrestrial bacteria and fungi which can manage this trick are already familiar to experts in the field. Dr Mincer and Dr Amaral-Zettler found evidence of them on their marine plastic, too."
- "Reducing plastic waste is a crucial problem for today’s environment, and whether it’s recyclable and biodegradable phone cases or sustainable fashion, there are plenty of eco-friendly products that can help you reduce your footprint."
- "These endocrine disruptors are everywhere: plastics, shampoos, cosmetics, cushions, pesticides, canned foods and A.T.M. receipts. They often aren’t on labels and can be difficult to avoid."
- "I knew the war between cash and credit cards was over and plastic had won, hands down, when even Mickey D's started taking credit and debit cards."
- "The surgeon checks your plastic on the phone / a Casio concerto entertains you while you hold"
- "It's all about fast cars and cussing each other / but it doesn't matter cause I'm packing plastic / and that's what makes my life so fucking fantastic."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
- Root: plasticus, πλαστικός
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈplæstɪk/
- British English: /ˈplæstɪk/
Usage
Inflected Forms
plastics (plural)
plastick (alternative, archaic)
more plastic (comparative)
most plastic (superlative)