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

2 of 2

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

Ditto the Linux Foundation, whose equally fresh definition isn’t exactly the same as the OSI’s, but still plainly demands information about training data, and the ability for anyone at all to reuse and improve the model. —David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024

Essentially, ‘just refill’ is encouraging consumers to reuse and refill because reusability is the pinnacle of sustainability. —Simon Mainwaring, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Noun

Following her work at the Musée d’Orsay, Aulenti built a name for herself in adaptive reuse in the art world. —Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2024

The third finding proposed a central fund to promote repair, reuse and recycling, as consultation from the participating brands confirmed that this approach could offer financial benefits to producers engaging in these activities. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2024

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