nourishment

noun

ˈnər-ish-mənt How to pronounce nourishment (audio)
Definition of nourishmentnext
as in food
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect a series of fantasy novels that provide wonderful nourishment for a child's imagination

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Recent Examples of nourishment An oil-in-serum pulls the nourishment of oil into a lighter, serum-style formula. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 One bottle promises the nourishment of oil and the weightless finish of a serum. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 The idea that nourishment serves readily as a conduit is driven home by La Gola, Marcon’s previous film. — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026 Each Perfume Oil blends a single hero note ingredient with skin-softening baobab oil for long-lasting scent and luxurious nourishment. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishment
  1. food
  2. sustenance
Noun
  • In Weeds Pests may be drawn in by weeds, which can serve as a shelter and food source until spring.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The stains, her mother remembers, were caused by chocolate syrup from a chocolate fountain, strawberries, tequila, catered Mexican food from their favorite restaurant — all from the wedding reception.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • Poetry like Rukeyser’s and others by Gwendolyn Brooks, Robert Hayden or the essays by James Baldwin that Alexander parses in the book, provide sustenance for the journey.
    — Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Much food was consumed by starving players looking for a little sustenance halfway through the game.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sustenance

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