alternative energy

noun

energy, as solar, wind, or nuclear energy, that can replace or supplement traditional fossil-fuel sources, as coal, oil, and natural gas.

Origin of alternative energy

First recorded in 1970–75

Words nearby alternative energy

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Example sentences from the Web for alternative energy

  • It can buy your professional comeback—or help your bleeding-heart-liberal blogger daughter realize her alternative-energy dreams.

    The $100 Million Status Symbol |Rebecca Dana |September 23, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for alternative energy

alternative energy

noun

a form of energy derived from a natural source, such as the sun, wind, tides, or waves Also called: renewable energy