EnglishMain Dictionary
plastic
Universal Words
noun, adjective
noun
1 [U,C,usually pl.] a light strong material that is produced by chemical processes and can be formed into shapes when heated. There are many different types of plastic, used to make different objects and fabrics:
The pipes should be made of plastic. * a sheet of clear plastic * the plastic industry
2 (plastics) [U] the science of making plastics
3 [U] (informal) a way of talking about CREDITCARDS:
Do they take plastic?
adjective
1 made of plastic:
a plastic bag / cup / toy
2 (of a material or substance) easily formed into different shapes:
Clay is a plastic substance.
3 (disapproving) that seems artificial; false; not real or sincere:
TV game show hosts with their banal remarks and plastic smiles * The flight attendants served up plastic food with little taste or texture.
