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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It can also be mixed into a face or body cream to enhance its nourishing effect. Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 November 22 – December 21 Relaxing at home could be especially nourishing at present. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026 Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Relaxing at home could be especially nourishing at present. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026 Formulated around one of the most nourishing oils in the world, olive oil -- high in antioxidants, vitamin E and polyphenols. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 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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