reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˌ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce reusable (audio)
: capable of being used again or repeatedly

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The resort has eliminated single-use plastics by installing water stations, providing reusable aluminum bottles and using sustainable takeout service ware. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 The Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy are partially reusable, holding the promise that SpaceX's rockets would bring about a sharp reduction in the cost of launch. ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025 Yes, there will be a water station for fans to use for empty, reusable tumblers or bottles that are not made with glass. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025 People push shopping carts, carry reusable bags, and have scattered conversations mostly in Spanish – but also in French, Arabic, and English. Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reusable

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reusable was in 1943

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“Reusable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reusable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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reusable

adjective
re·​us·​able (ˈ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce reusable (audio)
: capable of being used again or repeatedly

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