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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Both stages are designed to be fully reusable, and both are powered by SpaceX's Raptor engine. Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026 This reusable beeswax wrap offers the same convenience of protecting your foods without the potential harmful effects of PVC. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026 SpaceX’s demonstrated achievements, more notably reusable rockets and Starlink’s rapid scale-up, underpin this belief, even as execution risks remain significant. Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Any food packaging is reusable or recyclable—even the waste from grease traps is converted into electricity. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable

Word History

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 2 Feb. 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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