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nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious nu̇-ˈtri-shəs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
nyu̇-
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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The City of Anaheim’s Older Adult Program offers a perfect time to gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy a nutritious lunch and celebrate the holiday season. Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 27 Nov. 2025 Furthermore, the report showed that communities of color are more at risk, as 22% of Black and 23% of Hispanic families lack access to food that’s nutritious. Sophia Leone, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025 Peas Peas are a highly nutritious and versatile legume. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Nov. 2025 Spinach is one of the most nutritious and surprisingly versatile foods. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 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 1 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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