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

Examples of reusable in a Sentence

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Both of those rockets feature reusable first stages and are scheduled to make their debut flights soon. Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2025 The reusable New Shepard booster executed an on-target landing after propelling the New Shepard capsule out of the lower atmosphere. William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025 The resulting pellets are reportedly reusable, recyclable, home-compostable and will break down in the ocean, sans any shed microplastics. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025 New Shepard rockets are fully reusable spacecraft that Blue Origin says require less maintenance between flights, saving money and reducing waste. Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 18 Dec. 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 23 Dec. 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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