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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Calling all chronic overpackers and shopping lovers, this set of reusable shopping bags is going to make your life so much easier. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026 Blue Origin, the American aerospace company founded in 2000 by billionaire tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, was the first private company to successfully land a reusable rocket on a landing pad. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026 Miles to go… The upper stage is currently not reusable, so each new build will equate to one launch. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026 Chances are, mom doesn’t need another reusable water bottle, so why not elevate her hydration routine with this borosilicate glass pitcher instead? Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable

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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 4 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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