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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Scientists are making that question a little easier to answer by testing how well a menstrual cup, a popular reusable period product, holds up against the pressures of space flight. Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025 And when you’re done, there’s no glue, residue, or damage left to deal with, thanks to the decals’ reusable, mess-free design. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025 SpaceX has been investing heavily in reusable rockets, launch facilities and satellites, while competing for government contracts with newer space players, including Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025 The ordinance, which took effect in 2021, allows the revenue generated from the fee to be used for administering the program, including educating the public and giving away reusable bags. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025 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 14 Dec. 2025.

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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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