sustainable

adjective

sus·tain·able sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl

: capable of being sustained

: 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

: of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods

sustainable society

sustainability

sə-ˌstā-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē

noun

sustainably

sə-ˈstā-nə-blē

adverb

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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Capstone Companies is exploring the development or acquisition of a new business line, with a focus on generating sustainable revenues. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Cathy: The leading motivation was access to sustainable meat. —

Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024 Only then will audiences want to engage in cultural experiences that celebrate our shared humanity and be willing to pay a sustainable price to share in those experiences. —

Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The book takes place between 1970 and 1975 as Brando and Judge attempt to turn the actor’s cluster of Tahitian islands into a sustainable getaway. —

Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sustainable