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

It can be reused multiple times within the same day without significant changes in its electrical properties, though extended use over several days may require adjustments, such as rehydration, to maintain stable performance. —Krittika Goyal, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2025

Now evidence of trip is found The ancient house showed signs of earthquake damage dating to the third century but was likely rebuilt and reused afterward, officials said. —Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025

Noun

Last year, the Gary School Board approved a two-year memorandum of understanding with Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program to develop an adaptive reuse plan for the school. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025

Multiple reentry experiments for ship catch and reuse. —Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1843, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

reuse

verb

re·​use

(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz

: to use again especially in a different way

reuse

-ˈyüs

noun