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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The resort implements its sustainability commitment in ways beyond just substituting plastic water bottles (with reusable ones made of sugarcane waste) and harvesting rainwater to flush toilets. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 Visit the Green Oceanside water trailer for refreshments in reusable cups. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Both companies’ landers are designed to be reusable, which is meant to cut down on the cost of future moon missions. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026 Chances are, mom doesn’t need another reusable water bottle, so why not elevate her hydration routine with this borosilicate glass pitcher instead? Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026 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 16 Apr. 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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