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

Genuine opportunities exist in increasing renewable energy investment and mobilizing climate finance from wealthier nations. —Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

In renewable energy, the method has been used to assess the turbulent wake effects of wind turbines, helping inform safe placement of turbine fields while reducing risks for nearby aircraft, drones, and wildlife. —Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025

Musk heads one of the world’s leading electric-vehicle companies, and has long supported all kinds of renewable energy, including solar and wind. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025

The certification is awarded to buildings that are designed to conserve water and constructed with renewable materials. —Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 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