1
a
: 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
Examples of resource in a Sentence
Oil is essentially their only resource.
The computer laboratory is an essential resource for students.
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Kirk Siegler, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
Speaking of passion and romance, electric Uranus will station direct on Jan. 30, bringing momentum to your eighth house of intimacy, shared resources and emotional bonds — your approach to personal and professional connections is changing significantly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Hundreds of chefs and operators continue to mobilize in this crisis to prepare meals for those in need — largely in their own restaurant kitchens, funded by their own resources.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
For his first three years as the head of the C.I.A., William J. Burns was relentlessly focused on tripling the agency’s resources devoted to understanding China, and on countering Russia and its mysterious partnerships with Iran and North Korea.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Resource.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resource. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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resource
noun
re·source
ˈrē-ˌsō(ə)rs 
-ˌzō(ə)rs,
-ˌsȯ(ə)rs,
-ˌzȯ(ə)rs;
ri-ˈsō(ə)rs,
-ˈzō(ə)rs,
-ˈsȯ(ə)rs,
-ˈzȯ(ə)rs
1
a
: a new or a reserve source of supply or support
b
plural
: a usable stock or supply (as of money, products, or energy)
mineral resources
c
2
: the possibility of relief or recovery
left helpless without resource
3
: the ability to meet and deal with difficult situations
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