Synonyms for

Reusable

Verb / ri:ˈu:zʌbʌl / Another word for reusable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be used again

Synonyms & similar words

reclaimable recyclable recyclable washable reclaimable replenishable refillable recoverable restorable reinstate renewable revivable regenerable reconstructible reparable reutilizable reusable restorative remediable rebuildable resurrective renascent

Synonyms by register

Formal

repeatable multi-use sustainable

Informal

can be used again good for more than one go

Antonyms

disposable single-use non-reusable one-time expendable consumable

Common collocations

  • reusable water bottle
  • reusable bag
  • reusable coffee cup
  • reusable rocket
  • reusable packaging
  • reusable materials
  • reusable nappies

Word family

noun reusability
verb reuse
adjective reusable
adverb reusably

Usage note

Often used in environmental contexts to describe products that can be used multiple times, reducing waste. Ensure the context clearly implies repeated use.

Example sentences

  1. I use a reusable bag when I go grocery shopping.
  2. My mom bought me a reusable straw to use instead of plastic ones.
  3. We try to use reusable containers instead of plastic ones.
  4. This water bottle is reusable.
  5. I like to use reusable dishes instead of paper plates.

Quotes

  • We must shift our way of thinking if we are to survive. We must come to see that the future lies in our own hands. We can no longer afford to wait around for someone else to solve our problems. - Eileen Claussen
  • The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. - Robert Swan
  • The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. - Lady Bird Johnson

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