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

Shoppers are encouraged to bring reusable bags or purchase paper bags for 5 cents each at checkout. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Mass-market EVs at a profit, a charging network others now plug into, grid-scale storage, and, next door at SpaceX, reusable rockets. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

One such believer is SpaceX, which is developing a fully reusable vehicle of its own — the Starship megarocket. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Output now depends on how effectively teams orchestrate technology, data, governance, expertise and reusable assets to solve business problems. — Dave McCann, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reusable

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

Kids Definition

reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˈ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

: capable of being used again or repeatedly