Renewable Meaning in English

word

US

ɹiˈnuəbəɫ

ri-NOO-uh-buhl

UK

ɹɪnjˈuːəbəl

ri-NYOO-uh-buhl

Definition

Able to be replaced, restored, or used again, especially describing energy sources that don’t run out, like wind or solar power.

Usage & Nuances

Most common in environmental, scientific, and technical contexts. Often used with nouns like 'renewable energy,' 'renewable resources,' or 'renewable materials.' Not used for things that cannot be restored.

• Spanish: renovable
• Portuguese (BR): renovável
• Portuguese (PT): renovável
• Chinese (Simplified): 可再生的
• Chinese (Traditional): 可再生的
• Hindi: नवीकरणीय
• Arabic: متجدد
• Bengali: নবায়নযোগ্য
• Russian: возобновляемый
• Japanese: 再生可能な
• Vietnamese: tái tạo
• Korean: 재생 가능한
• Turkish: yenilenebilir
• Urdu: قابل تجدید
• Indonesian: terbarukan

Example Sentences

Solar power is a renewable energy source.

basic

Wind and water are renewable resources.

basic

We need to use more renewable materials.

basic

Switching to renewable energy helps protect the environment.

natural

Unlike oil, sunlight is always renewable.

natural

Many companies are investing in renewable technologies to fight climate change.

natural