nourishment

noun

nour·ish·ment ˈnər-ish-mənt

ˈnə-rish-

Synonyms of nourishment

: food, nutriment

: sustenance sense 3

books for intellectual nourishment

: the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished

Examples of nourishment in a Sentence

These children are suffering because they lack proper nourishment. Soil provides nourishment to plants.

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Adding to the resort’s already extensive list of experiences—ranging from creative expression, fitness, and integrative wellbeing to outdoor adventure, yoga, and nourishment—are several new offerings. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Sharp pieces can damage internal organs, while stomachs filled with plastic can leave birds feeling full without providing any nourishment. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The Head provides water and nourishment, and enables residents to communicate telepathically with each other. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 Researchers said beach nourishment remains an important way to protect coastlines from erosion, but the findings highlight the need to better understand how those projects affect marine life. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment

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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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nourishment

noun

nour·ish·ment ˈnər-ish-mənt

ˈnə-rish-

: something that nourishes : food, nutriment

: the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished

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nourishment

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nour·ish·ment ˈnər-ish-mənt, ˈnə-rish-

: food sense 1, nutriment

: the act of nourishing or the state of being nourished

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