adj Uncommon

reclaimed

Reclaimed (adj) means Recovered and made usable again, especially materials salvaged for reuse. Example: “The table was built from reclaimed barn wood.”

adj

Recovered and made usable again, especially materials salvaged for reuse.

"The table was built from reclaimed barn wood."

How to use reclaimed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRecovered or restored so it can be used again, often describing salvaged building materials.

Common pairings

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Rhymes for reclaimed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reclaimed” mean?

The word “reclaimed” means recovered and made usable again, especially materials salvaged for reuse. In plain terms, recovered or restored so it can be used again, often describing salvaged building materials.

How do you use “reclaimed” in a sentence?

Here is “reclaimed” used in a sentence: “The table was built from reclaimed barn wood.”

What part of speech is “reclaimed”?

“Reclaimed” is an adjective.

Is “reclaimed” a common word?

“Reclaimed” is an uncommon word in modern English.