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reusable — able to be used again, especially after being treated or made suitable for reuse

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: able to be used again, especially after being treated or made suitable for reuse

Pronunciation (IPA): /riːˈjuːzəbəl/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother refuses to buy plastic cups because she says her reusable mug has survived three wars.
  • The city introduced a new policy requiring all cafes to offer discounts for customers who bring reusable cups.
  • He bought a reusable shopping bag so sturdy that he now uses it to move furniture.

reusable

ADJECTIVE

[/riːˈjuːzəbəl/]

able to be used again, especially after being treated or made suitable for reuse

She fills her reusable bottle at the fountain instead of buying plastic.
💡 Concept

She fills her reusable bottle at the fountain instead of buying plastic.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/riːˈjuːzəbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/riːˈjuːzəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootuse
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 're-' (again) + 'usus' (use) + '-able' (capable of), literally meaning 'capable of being used again'.

Breakdown

re- (again) + use (to use) + -able (capable of)

🎵Rhyme

usable
durable
valuable

🔗Collocations

reusable bag
reusable bottle
reusable container
reusable energy
reusable packaging
make something reusable
reusable straw

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My grandmother refuses to buy plastic cups because she says her reusable mug has survived three wars.”

“The city introduced a new policy requiring all cafes to offer discounts for customers who bring reusable cups.”

😄 Fun example

“He bought a reusable shopping bag so sturdy that he now uses it to move furniture.”

“Reusable water bottles help reduce plastic waste significantly.”

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