Scavenged

Pronunciation: /ˈskævəndʒˈdi/

Scavenged (verb)

  1. Collected things that were left behind, often by looking around for useful items.
  2. Used materials or parts taken from old or unwanted items instead of buying new ones.
  3. Collected food, materials, or resources from places where they are discarded or left to rot.

Examples

  • She scavenged the room for spare parts.
  • They scavenged the street for useful items.

Scavenged (adjective)

  1. Made or obtained using items collected from waste or what others have thrown away.

Examples

  • They served a scavenged meal from leftovers.
  • She cooked a scavenged soup using leftover vegetables.