reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˌ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

: capable of being used again or repeatedly

reusability

(ˌ)rē-ˌyü-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of reusable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 24 Day Advent Calendar is the gift that keeps giving -- it's filled with products each wrapped in a paper box and placed inside a reusable box with a top lid and drawers. — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Single-use plastics are being phased out—think bamboo straws and reusable fabric laundry bags—and refillable amenities are becoming the standard. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Employees handed out free reusable bags and welcomed residents in for the first time. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Nix sells a reusable biosensor through direct-to-consumer starter kits. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reusable

• diffusible
• excusable
• infusible
• unusable
• fusible
• usable
• inexcusable

Kids Definition

reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˈ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

: capable of being used again or repeatedly