reused

[ree-yoozd]

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of reused¹

re- + used

Example Sentences

“It wasn’t common practice for studios or archives to hold onto objects. A lot of costumes and props would get reused, recycled, taken apart.”

From Los Angeles Times

Until then Ms Mahapatra advises consumers to dispose of their air-con devices through recycling centres so the HFC inside can be properly reused or destroyed.

From BBC

"They attempted to make their operations appear legitimate but investigators unravelled their vast communications and movements showing they would often transport pallets back across to England so they could be reused for further importations."

From BBC

“The key strategy in overcoming it is to build in some diversification of supply — to groundwater, desalinated water and reused wastewater — in addition to reducing demand.”

From Los Angeles Times

The idea behind it is to create a circular economy, in which products and packages are designed and manufactured with materials that can be reused, composted or recycled.

From Los Angeles Times