adjective
disused
dihs-YOOZD
Disused (adjective) means No longer used; abandoned. Example: “They found the treasure hidden in a disused mine shaft.”
adjective
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No longer used; abandoned.
"They found the treasure hidden in a disused mine shaft."
How to use disused
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that used to be used but has been left idle.
Common pairings
disused railway
disused building
disused mine
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What does “disused” mean?
The word “disused” means no longer used; abandoned. In plain terms, something that used to be used but has been left idle.
How do you pronounce “disused”?
“Disused” is pronounced dihs-YOOZD (/ˌdɪsˈjuːzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “disused” in a sentence?
Here is “disused” used in a sentence: “They found the treasure hidden in a disused mine shaft.”
What part of speech is “disused”?
“Disused” is an adjective.