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 rocket's reusable configuration can launch a payload of up to 16,000 kilograms (35,275 pounds) into what is called low Earth orbit, Xinhua said. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

The rocket’s reusable configuration can launch a payload of up to 35,275 pounds into what is called low Earth orbit, Xinhua said. — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

In reusable mode, the Long March 10B can loft about 16 tons of payload to low Earth orbit. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 July 2026

SpaceX, for example, has developed reusable rockets, and Astroscale, an on-orbit servicing company, is creating a robotic space arm that can catch dead satellites. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 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