reusable

adjective

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

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Kshatriya noted that while an SLS rocket has flown before, the vehicle is not reusable. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026 Containers with Adhesive Labels To save glass jars and containers for reusable storage, the first step usually involves the sink or dishwasher. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026 Consider switching over to reusable grocery bags to avoid the hassle in the future. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026 However, the cost of launch has dropped dramatically over the past decade, driven by reusable rockets and growing commercial competition. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable

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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 21 Feb. 2026.

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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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