sustainable
adjective
sus·tain·able
sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 
1
: capable of being sustained
sustainable growth
a sustainable business model
And the ratings spike did not prove sustainable for the rest of the evening.—
Brian Steinberg
Brian Steinberg2
a
: of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged
sustainable techniques
sustainable agriculture
The study reflects a broadening search for more climate-friendly sustainable protein sources.—Ashley Miznazi
Ashley Miznazi
b
: of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods
a sustainable society
a sustainable future
… the most sustainable garment is one that already exists.—Angela Velasquez
Angela Velasquez
sustainability
noun
… several boards throughout the state that focus on green building and sustainability.
—Melissa Followell
Melissa Followell
Examples of sustainable in a Sentence
a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters
has no sustainable claim to the property without a deed or some other document
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The initiative is a collaboration between CDU and the Northern Territory Government’s Department of Logistics and Infrastructure, aiming to make sustainable, durable roads a reality across one of Australia’s most challenging regions.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
Tour a sustainable coffee farm to learn about this renowned regional industry and sample distinctive brews.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
The battery is concealed inside the motorcycle’s design – something which looks to be a deliberate attempt to embrace the needs of an electric, sustainable future while maintaining the essence of the popular XF-17 moped of yesteryear.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025
Cena, however, had a sobering response prepared, noting that his current performance level requires maximum effort that isn't sustainable.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
Tour a sustainable coffee farm to learn about this renowned regional industry and sample distinctive brews.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
The battery is concealed inside the motorcycle’s design – something which looks to be a deliberate attempt to embrace the needs of an electric, sustainable future while maintaining the essence of the popular XF-17 moped of yesteryear.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025
Cena, however, had a sobering response prepared, noting that his current performance level requires maximum effort that isn't sustainable.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sustainable
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustainable. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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