reclosable

adjective

re·​clos·​able (ˌ)rē-ˈklō-zə-bəl How to pronounce reclosable (audio)
: capable of being tightly closed again after opening
reclosable packages of bacon

Examples of reclosable in a Sentence

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But Take Note: The loose powder eyeshadows and body shimmer can get a little messy, so make sure those reclosable sifters stay closed when not in use. Rich Scherr, Parents, 9 Jan. 2024 Test for that by taping down a piece of relatively thick, clear plastic, such as a 3-inch square cut from a reclosable plastic bag. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023 Circle the City accepts donations of pre-assembled Kindness Kits — a reclosable zipper plastic bag of hygiene and first-aid supplies. Amy Qin, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reclosable was in 1965

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“Reclosable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reclosable. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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