expendable

Definition

  • adjective: easily replaced
  • adjective: that may be 'expended'
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: consumable, sacrificeable, disposable

Examples

  • employees whose jobs are considered 'expendable'

  • an 'expendable' rocket

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Nobody's getting fired yet. write out a job description mapping out in detail how they contribute. That way management can assess who's valuable... And who's expendable. I've been writing for this magazine for years. - You've been here how long? A whole month? - I'm one of the good guys, Les. (..)
    1999 American Beauty