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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Modularization, the process of breaking content into smaller, reusable pieces, is one of the best ways to strike a balance between increasing quantity and maintaining high quality. Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 China is also testing its own reusable space plane. Brett Tingley, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025 The Nixon administration's decision to end the Apollo program and focus on building a reusable Space Shuttle was a political move. Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2025 Plus, the reusable bags are environmentally friendly. Emily Weaver, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reusable

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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 1 Mar. 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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