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

• aliment
• food
• pabulum
• 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

Instead, lean into nourishment—hydrating mists, lightweight moisturizers, and mineral sunscreens are all safe bets. —Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 16 May 2025

Meals here are less about restaurants, and more about intention, nourishment and family. —Drew Ramsey, CNBC, 14 May 2025

This lightweight gel-lotion hybrid absorbs instantly, delivering up to 24 hours of nourishment without any greasy residue. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 May 2025

Raspberry seed oil and vitamin E provide nourishment and protection overnight. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 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