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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Most are reusable, but disposable menstrual cups are also available. Wendy Wisner, Health, 1 Nov. 2024 The venture introduced its new Vulcan Centaur rocket this year, which is partly reusable and lowers launch costs to about $110 million. Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 This means restricting or phasing out problematic and avoidable plastic products, designing products to ensure the remaining plastics are reusable and recyclable, and extending producer responsibility (EPR) to finance the collection and reprocessing of these plastics. Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024 Both Amazon and Walmart have reusable filters that fit most models of coffee pots. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 14 Oct. 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 8 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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