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

And the hotel reuses coffee grounds to fertilize plants (there are green spaces on the patio and terraces). —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026

Self-adhesive, latex-free lashes are designed for limitless creativity -- apply effortlessly, anytime and anywhere for a stunning look that can be reused again and again with no glue needed. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026

Noun

In service of this, each of the company’s sites track any waste generated via an app, and Coats reuses or recycles 69 percent of its waste, such as turning cutting waste into new feedstocks. —Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026

The contractor will attempt to recycle the majority of the building, including steel, brick and concrete, which will be transported to recycle yards for reuse. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026

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