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 of nourishment

• 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

The new Clear Protein Refreshers deliver 10 grams of protein, three grams of fiber, collagen, electrolytes, prebiotics, and 45 mg of caffeine for lasting nourishment and a light boost. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

When movement is restricted, when stress accumulates, when sleep is neglected, when nourishment is poor, and when our nervous system is overwhelmed, imbalance begins to appear. — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Ayurveda posits that goat meat’s similar biological composition to human muscle tissue allows its protein molecules to easily absorb and provide nourishment. — Susan D'arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026

The spray has peptides and polymers to increase hair diameter and lend fullness, along with amino acids for cuticle repair and scalp nourishment. — Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 21 June 2026

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