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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Certain beauty and skincare essentials aren’t conducive to being poured into reusable bottles, but for the ones that are—like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and face wash—refillable silicone bottles save an enormous amount of space in a toiletry bag. Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 Musk himself has said SpaceX will significantly increase its launch numbers in the coming years, particularly for Starships, its fully reusable rocket still in the test-flight stage. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2026 The Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves. ABC News, 9 May 2026 Purdue University awarded its inaugural Neil Armstrong Space Prize to the Falcon 9 Booster Landing Team for its work to develop the reusable first stage of the rocket. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 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 11 May. 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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