nourishment

noun

nour·​ish·​ment ˈnər-ish-mənt 

ˈnə-rish-

1

a

: food, nutriment

b

: sustenance sense 3

books for intellectual nourishment

2

: the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished

Synonyms

• food
• sustenance

Examples of nourishment in a Sentence

These children are suffering because they lack proper nourishment.

Soil provides nourishment to plants.

Recent Examples on the Web

Pollinator pots are small containers designed to provide an easy source of nourishment for pollinators. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025

There’s no extra product required for the process, besides optional leave-in conditioners for extra nourishment, or a dry texture spray for added grip. —Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025

The center ensures proper nourishment for newborns in critical condition, including many born prematurely. —Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025

Abraham’s wife did her part by trying her best to search for nourishment for her child. —Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for nourishment

• undernourishment

Kids Definition

nourishment

noun

nour·​ish·​ment ˈnər-ish-mənt 

ˈnə-rish-

1

: something that nourishes : food, nutriment

2

: the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished

Medical Definition

nourishment

noun

nour·​ish·​ment ˈnər-ish-mənt, ˈnə-rish- 

1

: food sense 1, nutriment

2

: the act of nourishing or the state of being nourished