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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The Long March 10's first stage is designed to be reusable, like that of SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket. Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026 In parallel with these efforts, Aurora Water has taken a strategic approach to securing future supplies by prioritizing water rights that are nearly fully reusable, allowing limited resources to go further while reducing reliance on new raw water sources. Mike Coffman, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026 Skip keeping your reusable grocery bags in the trunk of your car. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 Rather, Lattimore explains, minimalists like to run errands using reusable shopping bags, which is the more environmentally-friendly option anyway. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable

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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 14 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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