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 of nourishment

• food
• 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

Five-Star Weekend, a Peacock series out July 9, is about a food influencer Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner) who is in need of a new kind of nourishment after her husband Matthew (Josh Hamilton) dies suddenly in a car accident. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 July 2026

Cold soups and leafy salads step up to the main course, providing clean and refreshing nourishment, while taking advantage of the bounty of the garden and farmers markets. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Bellemare says to leave the treatment on for at least 30 minutes, though overnight is recommended for deeper nourishment. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026

The new Clear Protein Refreshers deliver 10 grams of protein, three grams of fiber, collagen, electrolytes, prebiotics, and 45 mg of caffeine for lasting nourishment and a light boost. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for nourishment

• undernourishment

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