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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Trader Joe’s has a longstanding tradition of offering reusable canvas shopping bags, which began in 1977. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 The resort is also 95% plastic free, offering reusable aluminum bottles to be used at water stations and there’s also sustainable service ware. Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 Sustainability efforts include a ban on single-use, in-room plastics, reusable stainless-steel water bottles (which guests can keep), and water refill stations throughout the hotel, including the beach. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025 Studies have found that reusable water bottles carry a plethora of bacteria that could greatly impact your health. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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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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