reusable

adjective

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

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Participants will use seed kits, reusable flats, pots and plug trays plus 10 species of cool season seed while learning basic seed physiology, seed viability and germination cues. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025 This restaurant chain uses a wine-on-tap system—where each reusable keg replaces 26 bottles and can be reused up to 1,500 times—for a zero-waste, from-the-barrel wine experience. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 In 2016, Wright launched Mess in a Bottle, an apparel company featuring t-shirts with thought-provoking messages packaged in reusable bottles. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025 Neutron will be partially reusable with a recoverable first stage. ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reusable

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Apr. 2025.

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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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