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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First, pick your reusable aluminum case (options include solid colors and fun patterns, like jungle animals), then select a deodorant scent (fresh cotton and sea salt is a favorite). Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024 Smart Objects make for nondestructive, reusable raster and vector images that update throughout your project. PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 The awards ceremony will be held in a temporary, reusable dome constructed next to a sports stadium in Cape Town. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Luckily, this reusable silicone ball can capture it all and keep the interior of your bags much neater. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 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 22 Nov. 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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