reclaimed
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈkɫeɪmd// UK //ɹɪklˈeɪmd// re·claimed
adj. describing something that has been taken back or made useful again. You often use this for old wood or land that was once underwater.
adj. referring to materials or land recovered from a state of waste, neglect, or natural submersion for reuse. Often used as a participial adjective in environmental or design contexts.
The dining table is made from reclaimed oak.
The city built a beautiful public park on reclaimed land that used to be an industrial shipyard.
Architects are increasingly specifying reclaimed timber and recycled steel to reduce the carbon footprint of new residential developments while adding a sense of historical character.
Usage
Typically used as an adjective before a noun (attributive) or after a linking verb (predicative).