resource
noun
re·source
| \ ˈrē-ˌsȯrs
, -ˌzȯrs, ri-ˈsȯrs, -ˈzȯrs\
, -ˌzȯrs, ri-ˈsȯrs, -ˈzȯrs\
Definition of resource
1a
: a source of supply or support : an available means
—usually used in plural
b
: a natural source of wealth or revenue
—often used in plural
c
: a natural feature or phenomenon that enhances the quality of human life
d
: computable wealth
—usually used in plural
e
: a source of information or expertise
2
: something to which one has recourse in difficulty : expedient
3
: a possibility of relief or recovery
4
: a means of spending one's leisure time
5
: an ability to meet and handle a situation : resourcefulness
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Examples of resource in a Sentence
Oil is essentially their only resource.
The computer laboratory is an essential resource for students.
Recent Examples on the Web
Like Schneider’s use of data to increase EV efficiency and save energy, Chinese manufacturer Broad Group focuses on ways to improve sustainability by increasing the efficiency of existing resources. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, "How the Energy Industry Is Using Data to Decarbonize Itself," 6 Sep. 2019 So, one of our goals is to send a lot of resources up front to minimize the size of any incident. — Jessica York, The Mercury News, "Santa Cruz police arrest two in apartment building fire," 5 Sep. 2019 Once these players arrived on campus, Swinney offered them lots of religious resources. — Tim Rohan, SI.com, "Faith, Football and the Fervent Religious Culture at Dabo Swinney's Clemson," 4 Sep. 2019 When birds do collide with windows, homeowners can turn to a number of resources. — cleveland.com, "Cleveland Metroparks partner with Ohio Lights Out to promote bird-friendly buildings," 2 Sep. 2019 Alex Bell, a communications officer for the San Diego County Public Safety group said that, in an emergency, the region’s Office of Emergency Services uses a range of resources to identify where residents with medical needs reside. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Don’t forget your medications when building your disaster plan," 1 Sep. 2019 Mitchell said the main struggle was the limited amount of resources at the time. — Kaila Contreras, Houston Chronicle, "Lake Houston reaches for full recovery 2 years after Hurricane Harvey," 1 Sep. 2019 As academic programs are re-imagined, re-located and re-opened, many school communities are mixing together for the first time, or receiving an influx of resources for the first time in years. — Rebecca Lurye, courant.com, "A rousing welcome for new Milner Middle marks first day of school in Hartford," 27 Aug. 2019 Some of these resources may be recovered through VMT and congestion fees, or by replacing underutilized parking structures with new denser uses. — Constantine Samaras, The Conversation, "Bargain-hunting robocars could spell the end for downtown parking – cities need to plan ahead now," 23 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'resource.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for resource
resource
noun
English Language Learners Definition of resource
: something that a country has and can use to increase its wealth
: a supply of something (such as money) that someone has and can use when it is needed
: a place or thing that provides something useful
See the full definition for resource in the English Language Learners Dictionary
resource
noun
re·source
| \ ˈrē-ˌsȯrs
\
\
Kids Definition of resource
1
resources plural
: a usable stock or supply (as of money or products)
2
: natural resource
3
: the ability to meet and deal with situations
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