Plastic

/ˈplæstɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers, used for various products.

The bottle is made of recyclable plastic.

A credit card or similar item made from plastic material.

She handed over her plastic to pay for the groceries.

adjective

Capable of being molded or shaped; flexible.

The artist used plastic materials to create the sculpture.

Not genuine; insincere or artificial.

His plastic smile made it hard to know his true feelings.

From Greek 'plastos' meaning 'molded'.

plastic surgery

A surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body.

plastic wrap

A thin, transparent film used to cover food and other items.

plasticity

The quality of being easily shaped or molded.

polyethylene

A common type of plastic used in packaging.

polypropylene

A thermoplastic polymer used in a variety of applications.

bioplastic

A type of plastic derived from renewable biomass sources.

Superficial or fake.

She was so plastic, always pretending to be someone she's not.

Materialistic or concerned with appearances.

His plastic friends only care about money and looks.