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

Battery storage and renewable power will have roles to play, as will nuclear plants and existing fossil generation. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The researchers explain that the approach could extend catalyst lifetimes, reduce maintenance and replacement costs, and support the development of more commercially viable hydrogen production systems using renewable electricity. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

The denim producer also set the goal of sourcing 100 percent renewable energy for apparel manufacturing by 2028. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Its Golden Visa program grants a five-year renewable residence permit (with no requirement to live there full-time) with a property investment as low as €250,000 ($290,000). — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 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