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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SpaceX, which bills itself as the only satellite internet provider with its own reusable rocket capable of deploying the technology, has spent years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from Florida and California. Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Each ball is reusable over 1,000 times. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 Residents can place leaves, branches and other woody yard material into yard waste containers, paper yard waste bags or reusable lawn bags on these pickup days. Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 There are also water stations on multiple floors with both still and sparkling options that make the reusable bottles actually useful. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 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 3 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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