Wrap the pots in polythene to retain moisture.
Source: tatoeba (8312019)
Polythene
/ˈpɑlɪθin/
Synonyms for "polythene" (14 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (4)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (7)
Noun(7 words)
polyethylene basedpolyethylene based materialpolyethylene derivedpolyethylene filmpolyethylene packagingpolymer basedpolymer based material
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: polyethylene, plastic bag, plastic film, plastic made from polyethylene, plastic packaging material.
- Sentence evidence is available for polythene, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "polythene".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "polythene"
Keep "polythene" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "polythene" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "polythene", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "polythene" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
13 entriescling filmgrocery baghigh density polyethylenelinear low density polyethylenelow density polyethylenepolythene bagpolythene bagspolythene filmpolythene sheetpolythene wrapshopping bagstretch filmtrash bag
Collocations
8 entriespolythene bagpolythene bagspolythene filmpolythene packagingpolythene sheetpolythene tubingpolythene wastepolythene wrap
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriespolyethylenepolyethylene based
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Widespread use of polythene represents an environmental problem, as it is not biodegradable.
Source: tatoeba (12130732)
Well, you should see Polythene Pam, / She's so good looking but she looks like a man. / Well, you should see her in drag, / Dressed in her polythene bag. / Yes, you should see Polythene Pam.
Source: wiktionary
All that was needed [to make a hula hoop] was a bag of high-density polythene dust, a handful of two-inch wooden plugs, half a pound of wire staples, and the help of a man with an extrusion machine, which simply meant anyone who could make a length of plastic hose.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "polythene"?
Closest matches include polyethylene, plastic bag, plastic film, plastic made from polyethylene, plastic packaging material.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "polythene"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.