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

Do not reuse or reheat cooking oil, as this can contribute to consuming harmful molecules.36 Taste and Flavor Most seed oils have a fairly neutral taste. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024

These packages are used to build applications faster by reusing common functionalities, rather than writing everything from scratch. —Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Noun

Fashion giant Hugo Boss is making further steps toward meeting its sustainability pledge by unveiling on Wednesday the creation of an independent company for the recycling and reuse of deadstock materials. —Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024

Potential plans for the site include adaptive reuse to meet the demands for small manufacturing in the area. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Dec. 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