reuse

1 of 2

verb

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüz 

reused; reusing; reuses

transitive verb

: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing

the need to reuse scarce resources

reuse packing material as insulation

reuse

2 of 2

noun

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüs 

: further, different, or repeated use

Examples of reuse in a Sentence

Verb

I can reuse that container.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Composting One of the most eco-friendly ways to reuse coffee grounds is by tossing them into your compost bin. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025

Wilbur tagged along with the group costume as a fan, like Anne McKim, while Jon McKim was Abs Saja in his human form, and Emily McKim got to reuse her Rumi costume from Halloween. —Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025

Noun

To do that, however, requires EPR funding to take into account the differences in sorting and preparing textiles for reuse versus recycling. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2025

The demolition proposal went before the historic preservation commission under the city’s review rules, which call for taking a closer look before demolishing older buildings that could be historic and considering alternatives or options for reuse. —Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1797, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reuse

• abstruse
• abuse
• adduce
• atreus
• caboose
• cayuse
• conduce
• deduce
• diffuse
• disuse
• excuse
• footloose

Kids Definition

reuse

verb

re·​use

(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz

: to use again especially in a different way

reuse

-ˈyüs

noun