Simple meaning
What does Plastic mean?
a material used to make many things.
Dictionary definition
a man-made material that can be shaped and used to make many everyday objects.
Example sentences
Plastic in a sentence
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We used the word plastic in our vocabulary notebook sentence.
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In class reading, the paragraph used plastic to describe an object or material clearly.
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During discussion, students explained how plastic changes the meaning of a science or classroom instruction.
Synonyms
Words like Plastic
polymer materiala more technical name for many plastics
synthetic materialmaterial made by people rather than grown naturally
Antonyms
Opposite words
natural materialmaterial from nature such as wood or cotton
metala different common material with different properties
Word family
Plastic word family
Base word
plastic
noun
plastic
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does plastic mean?
PLASTIC means a material used to make many things.
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