sustainable
adjective
sus·tain·able
sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 
1
: capable of being sustained
sustainable growth
a sustainable business model
And the ratings spike did not prove sustainable for the rest of the evening.—
Brian Steinberg
Brian Steinberg2
a
: 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
The study reflects a broadening search for more climate-friendly sustainable protein sources.—Ashley Miznazi
Ashley Miznazi
b
: of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods
a sustainable society
a sustainable future
… the most sustainable garment is one that already exists.—Angela Velasquez
Angela Velasquez
sustainability
noun
… several boards throughout the state that focus on green building and sustainability.
—Melissa Followell
Melissa Followell
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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The common thread is finding something sustainable and enjoyable enough to do regularly.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
With the growing interest in sustainable living and home gardening, raised garden beds have become increasingly popular due to their versatility and practicality.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
The company also revealed that the concept is designed to fit within existing airport gates and airline operations, use standard jet fuel or sustainable aviation fuel, and avoid reliance on airport charging infrastructure or untested fuel types.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Ample research shows that passive content consumption among kids and teens is adversely affecting attention spans, language attainment, and other factors that help make deep reading both sustainable and fun.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
With the growing interest in sustainable living and home gardening, raised garden beds have become increasingly popular due to their versatility and practicality.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
The company also revealed that the concept is designed to fit within existing airport gates and airline operations, use standard jet fuel or sustainable aviation fuel, and avoid reliance on airport charging infrastructure or untested fuel types.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Ample research shows that passive content consumption among kids and teens is adversely affecting attention spans, language attainment, and other factors that help make deep reading both sustainable and fun.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sustainable
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustainable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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