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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What to Know During the visit, Kate served a breakfast of cereal and fruit to the kids and was told by staff about the importance of a nutritious diet. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 Create Coping Tools Taking a walk in nature, making or eating a nutritious meal, creating a journaling practice, trying simple breathing exercises, or trying a new meditation app are all ways for a teen to create calm in their lives and lower stress levels. Maya Dollarhide, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025 Balanced diet: Eat nutritious meals to support energy levels and overall wellness. Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Proactive engagement in cognitive activities, positive social interactions, nutritious diets, and regular physical exercise form a solid foundation for sustained brain health. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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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