Plastic
Meaning
A synthetic material that can be easily shaped when soft and then becomes hard, used for making many everyday objects
Pronunciation
UK ˈplæstɪk
US ˈplæstɪk
Example Sentences
- The shuttlecock is a feathered or (in informal matches) plastic projectile which flies differently from the balls used in many other sports.
- Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter the sea and harm marine life.
- Sea turtles, dolphins, and seabirds often mistake plastic for food and die as a result.
- Individuals can help by reducing plastic use, eating sustainable seafood, and supporting ocean charities.
- Every year, millions of pieces of plastic wash up on beaches around the world.
- When volunteers walk along the shore, they find plastic bottles, food wrappers, and fishing nets.
- Sea turtles, seabirds, and fish often mistake plastic for food.
- Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean.
- This plastic causes serious harm to sea life around the world.
- Plastic bags, bottles, and nets drift through the water for hundreds of years.
Learn Plastic in Context
Why Plastic Hurts Sea LifeEvery year, millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean. This plastic causes serious harm to sea life around the world. Plastic bags, bottles, and nets drift through the water for hundreds of years. S...Read story 
What Beach Cleanups Can Teach UsEvery year, millions of pieces of plastic wash up on beaches around the world. Beach [cleanups] are more than just picking up trash. They are powerful lessons about how humans affect the ocean. When v...Read story 
Protecting the Ocean for the FutureThe ocean covers more than 70 percent of our planet, but humans are slowly destroying it. We must take action now to protect the ocean for future generations. Every year, millions of tons of plastic w...Read story
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