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

Its renewable rollout in 2017 led to more than 50 gigawatts of Chinese solar panels imported by December 2025. —Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026

The study positions this abundant agricultural waste as a viable, carbon-neutral feedstock for renewable energy. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026

That includes more than $400 million to support clean and renewable energy and help ease the burden of rising utility bills. —Lester Davis, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026

Matilla said that the city would generate revenue both from renewable energy credits and from leasing the land. —Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 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