nourishing

adjective

nour·​ish·​ing ˈnər-i-shiŋ How to pronounce nourishing (audio)
ˈnə-ri-
: giving nourishment : nutritious

Examples of nourishing in a Sentence

milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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What is far more nourishing than the sugar high of validation is an internal process of recognizing your own worthiness. Allie Volpe, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025 Fortunately, various new dining establishments have opened doors to provide nourishing, creative fare. Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025 White Bean and Kale Soup For a nourishing and hearty soup, combine great northern beans (19 grams of protein per cup) with kale and savory vegetable broth.42 Onions, garlic, and thyme create a flavorful base. Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Feb. 2025 Other nourishing ingredients include moisturizing avocado oil and skin barrier-supporting sunflower seed oil. Jamie Ballard, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for nourishing 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nourishing was in the 14th century

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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

nourishing

adjective
nour·​ish·​ing
: giving nourishment : nutritious

Medical Definition

nourishing

adjective
nour·​ish·​ing
: giving nourishment : nutritious

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