nooch

noun

ˈnüch

: nutritional yeast

Even if you're not dairy-free or vegan, nooch is totally worth keeping in your pantry because it honestly tastes good in just about anything.—

Ashia Aubourg and Audrey Bruno

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Etymology

by shortening & alteration from nutritional

First Known Use

2007, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nooch was in 2007

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“Nooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nooch. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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