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nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious nu̇-ˈtri-shəs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
nyu̇-
Synonyms of nutritiousnext
nutritiously adverb
nutritiousness noun

Examples of nutritious in a Sentence

The food was both nutritious and delicious. opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar
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Sleep, nutritious meals, hydration, physical activity, and washing hands. Dr. Mona Amin, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025 While oatmeal is often considered a breakfast staple, it can be enjoyed as a nutritious and filling meal at any time of day. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Dec. 2025 Apples are a nutritious snack all on their own, but adding some natural peanut butter to your plate can help keep your blood sugar balanced and your energy steady. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2025 Eating a nutritious diet can also help reduce health risks associated with a higher waist-to-hip ratio. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nutritious

Word History

Etymology

Latin nutricius, from nutric-, nutrix nurse, from nutrire to nourish — more at nourish

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutritious was in 1665

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Cite this Entry

“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritious. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

nutritious

adjective
nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
: providing nutrients : nourishing

Medical Definition

nutritious

adjective
nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
: providing nourishment

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