Word
reclaimed
Phoneticsre·claimed
US/ɹiˈkɫeɪmd/
UK/ɹɪklˈeɪmd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The dining table is made from reclaimed oak.”
contextual
“The city built a beautiful public park on reclaimed land that used to be an industrial shipyard.”
complex
“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).
Real-World Examples
“I n the early 2000s, Singapore pushed to develop two major new sources of supply: reclaimed water (branded NEWater) and desalinated water.” “Levante reclaimed the lead in first-half stoppage time, Enzo Bardeli lobbing Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles from long distance – only for Rodrigo Riquelme to equalise again from a corner before the break.” Scan code
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