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plastic Synonyms

Another word for plastic

Choosing another word for plastic depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A synthetic or semi-synthetic material made from organic polymers that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.

Usage Example

"The manufacturer decided to replace the metal components with durable polymer to reduce the overall weight of the device."

Strong
polymer
resin
Weak
thermoplastic

• noun (Context 2)

Credit cards or other types of payment cards used as a substitute for cash.

Usage Example

"I do not carry cash anymore, so I usually just pay with plastic money."

Strongest
plastic money
credit card
Strong
debit card
charge card
bank card

Opposites of plastic

The opposite of plastic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cash
hard cash
ready money
See all opposites of plastic

• Nearby Words

plasterboard
plastered
plastering
plastic
plasticine
plasticity
plasticize

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Plastic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/plastic
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