nourishment

noun

nour·​ish·​ment ˈnər-ish-mənt 

ˈnə-rish-

1

a

: food, nutriment

b

: sustenance sense 3

books for intellectual nourishment

2

: the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished

Synonyms

• aliment
• food
• pabulum
• sustenance

Examples of nourishment in a Sentence

These children are suffering because they lack proper nourishment.

Soil provides nourishment to plants.

Recent Examples on the Web

At 75 minutes, this show is the perfect length for people who are tired from the holiday hustle but still want to take some artistic soul nourishment. —Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024

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But really just the basics: food, nourishment, fresh air, nature. —Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

nourishment

noun

nour·​ish·​ment ˈnər-ish-mənt 

ˈnə-rish-

1

: something that nourishes : food, nutriment

2

: the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished

Medical Definition

nourishment

noun

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

1

: food sense 1, nutriment

2

: the act of nourishing or the state of being nourished