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

At the same time, NextEra Energy Resources is expanding its growth engine through large renewable and storage agreements with major technology companies. —Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026

In part, continued reliance on fossil fuels hinges on the premise that data centers can’t rely on renewable energy alone. —Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026

The plant mixes renewable and fossil fuels according to demand and proves CO₂ savings for every delivery. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026

Data centers require uninterrupted power and in areas with limited renewable energy capacity or grid constraints, companies may rely on natural gas or coal. —Jamil Wyne, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026

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