reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˌ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl How to pronounce reusable (audio)
: capable of being used again or repeatedly

Examples of reusable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The proposed SpaceX expansion at Vandenberg includes the additional landings of the rocket’s reusable first stage. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024 Current law generally prevents the sale of wine in containers that hold more than one gallon, or about 3.79 liters, but an exemption allows wine to be sold in reusable containers of 5.16 gallons. News Service Of Florida, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024 Besides the citrusy aroma, there’s a lot to love about the eco-friendly subscription service, including the reusable spray bottles—and the fact that just a small spritz of multi-surface, all-purpose cleaner is enough to banish grease from your cooktop. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 25 Mar. 2024 Attendees drink from reusable plastic cups instead of single-use ones. Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024 While both stages are designed to be fully reusable, there were no recovery plans for the third test flight. William Harwood, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024 In the eco-conscious house where Eilish grew up, everything — wrapping paper included — was treated as reusable. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024 Go with glass or metal containers, whether reusable or single-use. Edward Humes, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024 Cleaning works best with reusable filters, like this washable electrostatic furnace and AC filter ($24, Lowe's). Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Apr. 2024.

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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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