natural resource

noun

1

natural resources plural : industrial materials and capacities (such as mineral deposits and waterpower) supplied by nature

2

: resource sense 1b

Examples of natural resource in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Length of camping time is limited in order to protect natural resources from degradation and ensure fair access to all visitors, according to the USDA. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 July 2026

The Golden State has stronger financial standing than several other states and countries, thanks in part to its massive population, vast natural resources and major global corporations. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Protected from the oppressive sun outside, anyone enjoying a tour inside Raccoon Mountain can expect to fully exhale, relax, and enjoy the cool breezes while touring a gorgeous natural resource lit from within by a knowledgeable guide. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

In the public discourse, data centers have largely been cast as the villains of the AI boom—voracious consumers of natural resources that power our chatbots but threaten our climate progress. — Sasha Luccioni, Time, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

natural resource

noun

: something (as a mineral, waterpower source, forest, or kind of animal) that is found in nature and is valuable to humans (as in providing a source of energy, recreation, or scenic beauty)