English

sustainable

səˈsteɪnəbəl, səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl, səˈsteɪnəb(ə)l
Meaning: able to be maintained over time
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl, səˈsteɪnəb(ə)l

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Example sentences

Many companies are switching to sustainable energy sources to protect the environment.
Many companies are switching to sustainable energy sources to protect the environment.
The young architect presented an ambitious plan to build a sustainable city in the desert.
The young architect presented an ambitious plan to build a sustainable city in the desert.
My sister is a brilliant research chemist working on new sustainable materials.
My sister is a brilliant research chemist working on new sustainable materials.
The new factory was designed to be ecologically sustainable.
The new factory was designed to be ecologically sustainable.

Usage Notes

Often refers to environmental practices that don't deplete resources, but can also mean something that is capable of continuing at the same level.

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