recycled
word · lemma: recycle
Definition
Made from materials that have been used before and processed so they can be used again, or describes something that has been re-used in a new form.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears as an adjective before nouns, like 'recycled paper' or 'recycled plastic.' Common in environmental and sustainability contexts. Do not confuse with 'recyclable' (can be recycled, but hasn't been yet).
Spanish: recicladoPortuguese (BR): recicladoPortuguese (PT): recicladoChinese (Simplified): 回收的Chinese (Traditional): 回收的Hindi: पुनः उपयोग किया गयाArabic: مُعاد تدويرهBengali: পুনর্ব্যবহৃত - পুনরায় প্রক্রিয়াজাতRussian: переработанныйJapanese: リサイクルされたVietnamese: tái chếKorean: 재활용된Turkish: geri dönüştürülmüşUrdu: دوبارہ استعمال شدہ - ری سائیکل شدہIndonesian: daur ulang
Example Sentences
We use recycled paper at school.
basic
These bags are made from recycled plastic.
basic
The park benches are built from recycled wood.
basic
They decorated the café with old, recycled furniture for a unique style.
natural
All their packaging is completely recycled and eco-friendly.
natural
My wallet looks brand new, but it's actually recycled leather!
natural