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reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˌ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce reusable (audio)
: capable of being used again or repeatedly

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As the name implies, there is no way for shoppers to know which of the reusable bags will be inside their mystery grab bag, though the majority of the bags feature playful state- (and some city-) themed designs. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 Combine snacks like trail mix, energy bites, or hummus with sliced veggies into small containers or reusable bags. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Dec. 2025 Advertisement First, companies need to stop producing so much plastic and shift to reusable and refillable systems. Judith Enck, Time, 1 Dec. 2025 Duties include reviewing platform-specific designs, developing reusable connectors and mentoring solution engineers. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 2025 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 3 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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