reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˌ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

: capable of being used again or repeatedly

reusability

(ˌ)rē-ˌyü-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of reusable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other eco-amenities include all-natural insect repellent and sunscreen in refillable containers, plus a handy pouch with a reusable straw and cutlery to bring along during day trips. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

SpaceX has built reusable rockets around rapid turnaround and frequent launches. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

Starship is also designed to be fully and rapidly reusable, and its recovery operations are very different than those of the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026

The difficult territory is the boundary between reusable and restricted intelligence. — Kelvin Cheema, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reusable

• diffusible
• excusable
• infusible
• unusable
• fusible
• usable
• inexcusable

Kids Definition

reusable

adjective

re·​us·​able (ˈ)rē-ˈyü-zə-bəl 

: capable of being used again or repeatedly