Definition of Waste 1. Noun. Any materials unused and rejected
as worthless or unwanted. "Much of the waste material is carried
off in the sewers" Generic synonyms: Material, Stuff Specialized
synonyms: Dross, Impurity, Exhaust, Exhaust Fumes, Fumes, Body
Waste, Excrement, Excreta, Excretion, Excretory Product, Crud,
Filth, Skank, Sewage, Sewerage, Effluent, Sewer Water,
Wastewater, Food Waste, Garbage, Refuse, Scraps, Pollutant,
Rubbish, Scrap, Trash, Slop, Toxic Industrial Waste, Toxic Waste
2. Verb. Spend thoughtlessly; throw away. "You squandered the
opportunity to get and advanced degree" Generic synonyms:
Expend, Use Related verbs: Blow Specialized synonyms: Burn
Derivative terms: Squanderer, Waster 3. Adjective. Located in a
dismal or remote area; desolate. "Waste places" 4. Noun. Useless
or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming
thoughtlessly or carelessly. "Mindless dissipation of natural
resources" Specialized synonyms: Boondoggle, Waste Of Effort,
Waste Of Energy, Waste Of Material, W