disuse

American  

[dis-yoos, dis-yooz] / dɪsˈyus, dɪsˈyuz /

noun

1. discontinuance of use or practice.

   Traditional customs are falling into disuse.

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verb (used with object)

disused, disusing

1. to cease to use.

disuse British  

/ dɪsˈjuːs /

noun

1. the condition of being unused; neglect (often in the phrases in or into disuse )

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Etymology

Origin of disuse

1375–1425; late Middle English. See dis- ¹, use

Example Sentences

In the south of the city, the Olympic Village has been built on a disused rail yard opposite the Prada Foundation.

From Barron's

The film's depiction of the desparate crush at Kabul airport of people escaping approaching Taliban forces made use of a disused German prison.

From Barron's

Slapping a tax on disused plots of land would encourage house building on disused sites in Wales, according to government ministers.

From BBC

Its voice was low, and slow, and rough with disuse.

From Literature

One of the hottest trends in fashion right now is hosting catwalk shows in empty office blocks or disused car parks.

From Barron's