nourishing

adjective

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

Examples of nourishing in a Sentence

milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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Its power lies in Japanese camellia oil, a lightweight, nourishing botanical oil rich in vitamins and omegas. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 11 July 2025 To support hair health and prevent hair from splitting for as long as possible, incorporating nourishing haircare formulas—such as a hair oil—can do the trick. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025 Keratin, biotin, and nourishing chia seed oil work together in this color-safe formula. Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025 The nourishing blend of calendula, sunflower, shea, and castor oils helps lock in moisture and protect color, leaving hair soft, shiny, and sun-safe. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 July 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 18 Jul. 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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