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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A group (especially an online messaging group) that engages in freecycling.

   "What freecycle did you join?"

Verb

1. 1
   To recycle by giving away an item for free.

   "I freecycled most of the junk cluttering my house."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   An Internet-based community where people can freely give unwanted items to others.

Example

More examples

"You may be able to find the item a new home by using Freecycle."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of free + recycle.

Etymology 2

Blend of free + recycle, popularized by The Freecycle Network and the general freecycling movement.

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