renewable

adjective

re·​new·​able ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl 

-ˈnyü-

1

: capable of being renewed

renewable contracts

2

: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices

renewable resources

renewability

ri-ˌnü-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

-ˌnyü-

noun

renewable noun

renewably

ri-ˈnü-ə-blē 

-ˈnyü-

adverb

Examples of renewable in a Sentence

a renewable life insurance policy

Forests are renewable natural resources, but they must be treated with care.

Wind and water are renewable fuel sources.

Recent Examples on the Web

Ireland is already generating 35% of its electricity from wind, with clear policy commitments to reach 80% renewable electricity by 2030. —Ivan Houlihan, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025

Refugees in Denmark are entitled to a one-year renewable residency permit, and are encouraged to return home as soon as authorities deem there is no longer a need for a safe haven. —CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025

South Korea has advanced its floating renewable energy plans with the completion of a landmark solar project at Imha Dam, east of the city of Andong. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025

For a world eager to switch to renewable energy, any battery offering affordable, clean residential energy storage made from abundant natural materials is a major leap forward. —New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for renewable

• chewable
• doable
• viewable
• nonrenewable
• reviewable

Kids Definition

renewable

adjective

re·​new·​able ri-ˈn(y)ü-ə-bəl 

1

: capable of being renewed

2

: capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management procedures

renewable resources like water, wildlife, forests, and grasslands