nourishing

adjective

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

Examples of nourishing in a Sentence

milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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Dream big, but stay honest with yourself about what is truly nourishing versus just exciting. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026 This week, try sipping on these nourishing refreshments. Jenna Anderson, Health, 14 Jan. 2026 Don’t miss the rooftop sauna and cypress baths, which can be reserved throughout the day, and the restaurant’s Taiwanese cuisine draws upon Eastern medical concepts for a nourishing smattering of dishes like bamboo steamed vegetables and radish cakes. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026 Set your day up for success with one of the these nourishing breakfast recipes. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2026 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 30 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

nourishing

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

Medical Definition

nourishing

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

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