natural material
nounUK /ˈnætʃ.rəl məˈtɪə.ri.əl/
US /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl məˈtɪr.i.əl/
A natural material is something from nature that people use to make things.
Wood is a natural material that comes from trees.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A substance found in nature that has not been made by people.
The basket is woven from natural materials like grass and reeds.
3. Material used in art or building that comes from plants, animals, or the earth.
The artist prefers natural materials such as clay and wood.
4. Any basic substance from the environment used to make goods.
Cotton and wool are natural materials used to make clothes.