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

Using abundant, low-cost materials makes these batteries safer and more sustainable, with potential applications ranging from storing renewable energy on the grid to powering electric vehicles. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025

One solution proposed by Indiana lawmakers is creating statewide standards for renewable energy projects. —Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025

Even Saudi Arabia, the ultimate petrostate, is embracing renewable energy and seeking to acquire half of all its electricity from clean sources by 2030. —Alex Wang, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025

Moghadam lauded his company's renewable energy business, saying Prologis was able to put its underutilized roof space to work at a low cost. —Julie Coleman, CNBC, 16 Oct. 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