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Definition of disused

disused

/dɪsˈjuːzd/
dis · used
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• adjective

1

No longer being used; neglected or abandoned after formerly serving a purpose (especially of a building, facility, or piece of infrastructure).

Example

"The city council approved a plan to convert the disused railway line into a scenic cycling and walking trail."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Disused' means no longer used (typically describing places, buildings, or infrastructure that were once active, such as a 'disused railway' or 'disused quarry'), whereas 'unused' means never having been used or currently available for use.

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• Nearby Words

disunited
disunity
disuse
disused
ditch
ditchdigger
ditchwater

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as the past participle of the verb 'disuse', which entered Middle English from Old French 'desuser' (from 'des-' expressing reversal and 'user' meaning 'to use').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disused. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disused
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