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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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Bercovici said the directive to fire employees seems to run counter to the agency's staffing and resource needs.
—Chris Arnold, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
In 2011, Bon Appétit, which was then becoming a major resource for Millennials teaching themselves how to cook, adopted Diamond Crystal as its house salt.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Maria Sharapova is among the vocal advocates lending their platforms to the Women’s Tennis Association’s latest initiative and partnership with UNICEF, to help close the women’s health gap through better health and nutrition resources for women and children worldwide.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Resource.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resource. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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