# upcycle

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈʌpsaɪk(ə)l/

## Definitions
1. To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.
2. To promote into a more productive or useful role.

## Etymology
Blend of up- + recycle or possibly upgrade + recycle.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/upcycle