styrofoam

/ˈstaɪrəˌfoʊm/
noun
  1. A light, white, plastic material used for packing, insulation, and making disposable cups and containers.
    • We used styrofoam cups for the party because they are cheap and disposable.
    • The delivery driver carefully placed the styrofoam cooler on the porch.
    • The new computer came packed in large blocks of styrofoam.
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