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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The company has also made pledges to advance regenerative agriculture and design recyclable and reusable packaging. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 Fast-food chains, led by McDonald’s, adopted these disposables en masse, replacing reusable dishes and cutlery to save costs. David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The reusable filter provides less filtration than a paper filter—which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024 Also popular for some lady hikers are reusable Kula Cloths. Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 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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