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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Two of our staffers sleep on these from sustainable bedding brand Sijo and give them positive reviews for their buttery texture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
In a conversation during the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, Andrew explained the reasoning behind the company’s changes, his commitment to transparency and why PepsiCo is investing in sustainable agriculture.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Australian researchers have come up with a completely new purpose for coffee ground waste by transforming it into a concrete mix that’s not only stronger but also more sustainable than the conventional type.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Local and sustainable ingredients are used in the on-site restaurants when possible as well.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
In a conversation during the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, Andrew explained the reasoning behind the company’s changes, his commitment to transparency and why PepsiCo is investing in sustainable agriculture.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Australian researchers have come up with a completely new purpose for coffee ground waste by transforming it into a concrete mix that’s not only stronger but also more sustainable than the conventional type.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Local and sustainable ingredients are used in the on-site restaurants when possible as well.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.
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