NYT Dictionary

THROWAWAY

/ˈθroʊə.ˌweɪ/
AdjectiveNounTHROW-a-waythrow-a-way · 3 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2024

Meaning

Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from throw away.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

single-usedisposablecircularhandbillbillbroadsidebroadsheetflierflyergamin

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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