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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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 What parts of you have longed for deeper security, softer spaces, or more nourishing roots? Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025 Powered by a nourishing blend of sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and vitamin E, this new formula by glides on like a refreshing gel moisturizer, leaving behind (as the name would suggest) just enough coverage to even out skin tone. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 June 2025 Testers appreciated these formulas for their nourishing and hydrating effects, but felt the acne-preventing claims were a bit unsubstantiated. Madison Yauger, People.com, 30 May 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 10 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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