Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

reused

American  
[ree-yoozd] / riˈyuzd /

adjective

  1. noting wool that previously has been spun, woven, and used.


Etymology

Origin of reused

re- + used

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Rather than discarding it she hands it to her colleague, apparently ready to be reused on another child.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Instead of a ghost town of property, these campuses could be reused for intergenerational connection and collaboration.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

This capability could significantly change how automotive aluminum scrap is sorted, valued and reused across North America.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Wiretaps and surveillance revealed that the guides reused tickets and split up groups to avoid paying the fees the museum charges tour guides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The Sun’s stellar ash can be reused for fuel only up to a point.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan