reuse

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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

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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

Currently, a mere 15 percent of all textiles are reused or recycled, and just 1 percent are recycled into new textiles. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Leading organizations invest in interoperable platforms, common services and reusable components that can be recombined across missions—capabilities reused rather than rebuilt, allowing innovation to compound. — Brian Chidester, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Noun

SpaceX's rocket-reuse record is 36 flights, set earlier this month during a Falcon 9 launch of the company's Starlink internet satellites. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 July 2026

Dry everything for at least five days or wipe equipment with a towel before reuse. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1797, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reuse

• coos
• cruce
• deuce
• douce
• duce
• goose
• hoose
• juice
• loose
• mousse
• noose
• nous

Kids Definition

reuse

verb

re·​use

(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz

: to use again especially in a different way

reuse

-ˈyüs

noun