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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In San Francisco, large events and festivals now must offer reusable cups. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026 The same way a lip treatment or a reusable cult-favorite water bottle is carried with you everywhere, the Rhode case became part of the look, not just a phone holder. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026 Last year, Stratolaunch successfully performed two reusable test flights of its Talon-A2 hypersonic test vehicle. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026 Instead, Ely packs multiple reusable water bottles, noting that many hotels as well as airports now offer convenient refill stations. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 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 24 Jan. 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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