reusable

adjective

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

Examples of reusable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This super affordable set—which has been purchased 4,000 times in the past month, by the way—includes a 9.5-inch frying pan, an 11-inch 4.3-quart sauté pan with lid, a 2.5-quart saucepan with lid, a 4.7-quart casserole with lid, two silicone utensils, and four reusable pot protectors. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 25 June 2024 Starship reached orbital velocity, ushering in a new era of reusable spaceflight. Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2024 Bring a reusable water bottle and look for one of the 60 water refill stations inside the festival. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 June 2024 To disguise the cash, the defendants used gift bags, reusable shopping sacks, backpacks, a box of Fruity Pebbles, and other items to conceal the money, authorities said. Byamanda Gerut, Fortune, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for reusable 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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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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