reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˌ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

: capable of being used again or repeatedly

reusability

(ˌ)rē-ˌyü-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of reusable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Engineers can use the aircraft as a reusable first stage, carrying Talon-A to altitude before releasing it for a hypersonic flight. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Mail, keys, reusable bags, lunch containers and water bottles migrate onto counters because no other surface in the home has been assigned to them — which pushes everyday clutter straight into active work zones. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

What to do about the daily pile-up Mail, keys and reusable bags have a way of migrating onto kitchen counters and staying there. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reusable

• diffusible
• excusable
• infusible
• unusable
• fusible
• usable
• inexcusable

Kids Definition

reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˈ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

: capable of being used again or repeatedly