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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The rocket, which stands at 322 feet tall, is built to be reusable, with the first stage designed to last for at least 25 flights, according to Blue Origin. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025 Silicone baking mat Help your baker friend get over their parchment paper habit by gifting them a set of reusable silicone baking mats. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025 Silicone baking mats are a popular reusable option for baking. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025 Hang them in a different direction to distinguish between clean and reusable clothes. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025 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 12 Nov. 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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