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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But recent trends in the popularity of reusable Stanley, Hydro Flask or Owala water bottles gives Hope a push in the right direction. Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Here’s how to make a DIY gel ice pack with a reusable bag and just 3 simple ingredients. Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 12 July 2025 The rocket could mark a major breakthrough for Chinese reusable launchers and also boost the country's overall capabilities. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 12 July 2025 This company's launch vehicle, simply named Maia, is designed with a recoverable and reusable booster stage that will land on an offshore barge following liftoff from the Guiana Space Center in South America. ArsTechnica, 9 July 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 21 Jul. 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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