nutrition

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noun

nu·​tri·​tion nu̇-ˈtri-shən  nyu̇- 

1

: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished

specifically : the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances

foods that are necessary for human nutrition

2

: nourishment sense 1

… get adequate nutrition both before and during the race.

—John Hanc

nutritional

nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nəl 

nyu̇-

adjective

nutritionally adverb

nutritional

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adjective

nu·​tri·​tion·​al

-shnəl

: of, relating to, or functioning in nutrition

nutritionally

-ᵊlē, 

-əlē, 

-i

adverb

Examples of nutrition in a Sentence

Noun

The speaker discussed diet and nutrition with the class.

good nutrition and proper exercise

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In its global vision, Alo has already integrated apparel, movement, recovery, nutrition, mindfulness, content and physical spaces into a single wellness ecosystem. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

Yet, the nutrition sector under the Haiti Humanitarian Response Plan remains severely underfunded. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Bringing reimbursement closer to the true cost of service would strengthen the foundation for summer nutrition programs—and help philanthropic and corporate dollars go further. — Tim Grailer, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

That message has been a staple of nutrition advice for decades. — Lauren Manaker Ms, HEALTH, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English nutricioun, from Late Latin nutrition-, nutritio, from Latin nutrire

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nutrition

• addition
• admission
• ambition
• attrition
• audition
• clinician
• cognition
• coition
• commission
• condition
• contrition
• dentition

Kids Definition

nutrition

noun

nu·​tri·​tion n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən 

1

: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished

especially : the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and makes use of food substances

2

: nourishment sense 1

Medical Definition

nutrition

noun

nu·​tri·​tion n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən 

1

: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished

specifically : the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances

2

: food sense 1, nourishment

nutritional

-ˈtrish-nəl, -ən-ᵊl 

adjective

nutritionally

-ē 

adverb