recycling
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: recyclings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Those materials culled for recycling.
Noun
Examples
He plans to haul the recycling in on Saturday.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “recycling” mean?
The practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use.
Is “recycling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.