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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In addition to a more nourishing cleanser, one of her favorite dry skin tips is updating face and body moisturizers for creamier, thicker formulas. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 Key Ingredients: Free of harsh surfactants (SLS and SLES) and parabens, Pattern’s shampoo features a nourishing blend of ​​aloe vera leaf juice, coconut oil, castor seed oil, shea butter, and honey. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024 Expect your love life to feel both expansive and deeply nourishing. Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 18 Dec. 2024 That doesn’t mean these cookbooks don’t offer homey and nourishing recipes. Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 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 20 Jan. 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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