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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These dusters feature a slim flat base covered with a washable and reusable microfiber cloth that can slide under the bottom of appliances, picking up dust and other debris that has collected. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026 With 21,900 five-star ratings, shoppers swear by this Utopia Towels set for a variety of household uses—especially as a reusable, eco-friendly alternative to paper towels that perform year after year. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 Fill two reusable tea bags or small muslin sachet bags with baking soda and add one to each boot. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026 This includes reducing single-use plastics in parks and hotels, sourcing sustainable seafood at restaurants, expanding the use of reusable dishware, and utilizing wood-based versus plastic cutlery. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Jan. 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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