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

The goal of the mapping tool is to allow for a more transparent and efficient siting and permitting process for large-scale renewable energy projects, while at the same time protecting Connecticut’s environmental and natural resources, according to DEEP. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025

From assessing dependencies and impacts on nature to understanding where natural resources are used in operations and supply chain, doing an initial audit is where to start. —Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly. —Carved, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025

The coins typically featured the faces of key gods and goddesses on one side, and depicted things like animals, natural resources and other important symbols to the empire on the other. —Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 May 2025

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)