renewable

adjective

re·​new·​able ri-ˈnü-ə-bəl How to pronounce renewable (audio)
-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 How to pronounce renewable (audio)
-ˌnyü-
noun
renewable noun
renewably
ri-ˈnü-ə-blē How to pronounce renewable (audio)
-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.
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In both North America and Europe, clean electrification and digital infrastructure are outstripping renewable additions like wind and solar. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 The column also notes that California’s diesel supply is largely renewable diesel made from vegetable oils and animal fats, complicating the case that more crude oil would quickly ease prices. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Lynsey Paulo, a company spokesperson, said the possible delays could hit more than 60 renewable energy projects, including battery storage facilities. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 As lieutenant governor, Flanagan has supported the One Minnesota Path to Clean Energy, which is a set of policies to push Minnesota to reach 100% renewable energy by 2050. — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for renewable

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of renewable was in 1661

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renewable

adjective
re·​new·​able ri-ˈn(y)ü-ə-bəl How to pronounce renewable (audio)
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
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