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

Strategic Takeaways Cultivating more biomass traditionally means processing at higher volumes, increased SKU complexity, additional labor, higher overhead costs and the waste of natural resources and utilities at every step of the chain. —Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026

For optimal quality, harvest, wash, prep, and freeze it all in the same day, says Stephanie McCurdy, a health, human science, agriculture, and natural resources educator. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026

China spent decades developing graphite production technology, building the processing plants, and securing the best natural resources for graphite mining around the globe. —Gene Berdichevsky, Fortune, 14 May 2026

The insurgents’ goals vary, from greater autonomy and control over the province’s natural resources to full independence. —Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 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)