# upcycling

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈʌpsaɪklɪŋ/ · frequency rank #96,622

## Definitions
1. The act of converting (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.

## Etymology
From upcycle + -ing.

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