nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious nu̇-ˈtri-shəs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
nyu̇-
nutritiously adverb
nutritiousness noun

Examples of nutritious in a Sentence

The food was both nutritious and delicious. opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar
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There were upside-down trees torn up by hungry elephants searching for nutritious roots. Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024 Thankfully there are no shortage of brands making nutritious eating look cool. Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 From pumpkin pies and cookies to tarts and crumbles, the squash can provide distinct flavor and sweetness, while also being nutritious. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 These centers provide prenatal care, nutritious food and clean water, assistance during childbirth, medical treatment, access to medicine and more. Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nutritious 

Word History

Etymology

Latin nutricius, from nutric-, nutrix nurse, from nutrire to nourish — more at nourish

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutritious was in 1665

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Cite this Entry

“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritious. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

nutritious

adjective
nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
: providing nutrients : nourishing

Medical Definition

nutritious

adjective
nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
: providing nourishment

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