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

In a rare instance, the fossil fuel industry is united with renewable energy, while some environmental groups are pitted against the green power sector. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Replacing oxygen with a valuable chemical Green hydrogen is produced by using electricity from renewable sources to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

This marks Lycra’s latest push to bring its renewable fiber front and center for the industry to see. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

The development of larger renewable-energy projects will require external capital, technology and expertise, creating opportunities for investors able to contribute to the island’s energy transition. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 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