noun

plastic

Translation

plastic

This bottle is made of plastic.

We should reduce our use of plastic.

She gave me a plastic smile.

((uncountable noun)) plastic This toy is made of plastic.

((adjective)) a plastic ((noun)) She bought a plastic cup.

Synonyms (adjective): artificial, synthetic, fake; Antonyms (adjective): natural, genuine

From Greek 'plastikos' (capable of being molded), from 'plastos' (molded).

Think of plastic toys that can be 'molded' into any shape, connecting to its Greek root 'to mold'.