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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Potential Downsides or Considerations While this nourishing beverage has many health benefits, there are some potential downsides to consider, such as: Damage to tooth enamel: Over time, acidic beverages can erode tooth enamel. Laura Schober, Health, 4 Dec. 2025 The ingredient list includes just five all-natural nourishing staples — honey, royal jelly, beeswax, olive oil, and bee propolis. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 Combining their power with ginseng extract’s nourishing and hydrating properties creates a well-rounded product that will leave your skin feeling healthy. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 Its subtle, warm fragrance is simply the cherry on top of this nourishing lotion. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025 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 Dec. 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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