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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Duxbury is a location that’s also pioneering the way towards a more sustainable future. —

Joe Minihane, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025 Building a sustainable wellness culture demands a long-term vision, continuous evaluation, and adaptability to evolving employee needs. —

Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Expert cheesemonger Randall Felts founded the shop in April 2020 to educate people about the wonderful world of cheese and support sustainable cheesemakers. —

Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025 Made from a sustainable blend of natural Merino wool and organic cotton, this is a solid choice for an everyday shirt or layering piece that’s soft, breathable, and extremely comfortable. —

Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sustainable