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

Delegates are expected to focus on carrying out existing climate pledges, expanding renewable energy and helping poorer countries adapt to rising temperatures and extreme weather. — Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

These steep costs could hinder further renewable energy installations. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026

According to the International Energy Agency, China added nearly 500 GW of renewable capacity in 2025—more than 60% of the global increase. — Serhiy Tokarev, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026

When electricity is abundant or inexpensive, power from the grid or renewable sources such as wind and solar is used to operate electric heating elements. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 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