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

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This milk bottle candle from Milkhouse Candle Company offers the ultimate two-in-one; make your place smell great and look so, too, thanks to the cute reusable container. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025 The 3-in-1 leaf vacuum has a reusable bag that holds 72 liters of leaves. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025 This reusable water bottle folds flat when empty and takes up virtually no space. Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025 Most include leaf bags, whether reusable or disposable. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 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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