plastic

A2Frequent NGSL-2

UK /ˈplæstɪk/US /ˈplæstɪk/

Meaning

adjective

made of plastic

“a plastic bag/bottle/cup”

noun

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.”

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