plastic bag — A thin, flexible container made of plastic material, typically used for carrying or storing items
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A thin, flexible container made of plastic material, typically used for carrying or storing items
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈplæstɪk bæɡ/
Example Sentences
- The superhero tried to save the world but got tangled in a plastic bag while flying.
- Many countries have implemented plastic bag taxes to reduce environmental pollution.
- She always keeps a plastic bag in her purse for emergencies, like when her phone gets wet.
plastic bag
NOUN[/ˈplæstɪk bæɡ/]
A thin, flexible container made of plastic material, typically used for carrying or storing items
She carries groceries home in a thin plastic bag swinging from her wrist.
No more plastic bag - use a fantastic tag and raise the drastic flag!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Plastic derives from Greek plastikos, meaning 'capable of being shaped or molded,' from plassein 'to mold.' Bag comes from Old Norse baggi, denoting a flexible container or sack. The compound 'plastic bag' emerged in the 20th century following the commercial development of synthetic plastic materials.
Breakdown
plastic (from Greek plast- 'to mold' + -ikos 'capable of') + bag (from Old Norse baggi 'sack, flexible container'). The compound combines the material (plastic) with its functional form (bag).
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📝Examples
“The superhero tried to save the world but got tangled in a plastic bag while flying.”
“Many countries have implemented plastic bag taxes to reduce environmental pollution.”
“She always keeps a plastic bag in her purse for emergencies, like when her phone gets wet.”
“The cat thought the rustling plastic bag was a dangerous monster and hid under the couch.”
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