reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˌ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

: capable of being used again or repeatedly

reusability

(ˌ)rē-ˌyü-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of reusable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026

Raw Silk Skincare Washcloths are an all-natural, reusable exfoliating cloth, designed for gently loosening up dead skin cells and makeup. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026

SpaceX is developing Starship to be a fully reusable transportation system, meaning the rocket and vehicle can return to the ground for additional missions. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026

What to read next The new funds will go toward the development and production of Delphi, Lux Aeterna's prototype reusable satellite platform. —Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reusable

• fusible
• usable
• diffusible
• excusable
• infusible
• unusable
• inexcusable

Kids Definition

reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˈ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

: capable of being used again or repeatedly