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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If your carry-on can fit one, a reusable water bottle will be a game-changer on your next cruise as well as handy on excursion and travel days, too. Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 This reusable beeswax wrap offers the same convenience of protecting your foods without the potentially harmful effects of PVC. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 The up&up Pet Food Storage Travel Bag Container is a durable, reusable bag that can safely store up to 10 cups of treats and food. Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 Shop sustainable swaps for earth month Making sustainable swaps this Earth Month means choosing reusable, low-waste and eco-friendly alternatives to everyday products. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 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 20 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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