reusable

adjective

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

Examples of reusable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Poolside, guests have complimentary Project Reef sunscreen, which is reef-safe; reusable Ocean Bottles are available with water-refill stations throughout; and the organic landscaping is impressive. Sarah Sekula, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024 Related Articles Opinion: Close ‘reusable’ loopholes in California’s plastic bag ban Beryl batters Mexico after deadly swing through Caribbean Blazing hot surfaces can pose deadly danger in Southwest The basics? Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 6 July 2024 On June 6, Elon Musk’s SpaceX completed a successful flight and landing of its Starship, a reusable craft that will one day shuttle people into orbit, with long-term plans circumnavigate the moon and head to Mars. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 2 July 2024 The pinnacle of his pyramid is reached once a fridge contains foods that express collective virtue: fair-trade, organic, cruelty-free products in reusable packaging. Nicola Twilley, WIRED, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for reusable 

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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 15 Jul. 2024.

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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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