reuse

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verb

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüz How to pronounce reuse (audio)
reused; reusing; reuses

transitive verb

: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing
the need to reuse scarce resources
reuse packing material as insulation

reuse

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noun

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüs How to pronounce reuse (audio)
: further, different, or repeated use

Examples of reuse in a Sentence

Verb I can reuse that container.
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Verb
Kate — who is known for recycling outfits, often years apart — debuted the piece during a January 2020 visit to Bradford Town Hall before reusing the coat at the royal family's Christmas church outing in 2022. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 Unlike any other rocket that has ever flown, Starship is intended to be rapidly reused from top to bottom. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
According to county officials, the Parkton project symbolizes how innovative land reuse can drive environmental progress and economic efficiency together. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025 Take, for instance, the landmark SB 707 Responsible Textile Recovery Act that mandates the reuse and recycling of textiles. Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reuse

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1843, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reuse was in 1843

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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

reuse

verb
re·​use
(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz
: to use again especially in a different way
reuse
-ˈyüs
noun

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