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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 Through 2070, South Florida could see $2 of benefits for every $1 invested in community adaptations, like seawall construction and beach nourishment. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 These were journeys that both cleansed my soul and offered it a new kind of nourishment. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 Adding to the resort’s already extensive list of experiences—ranging from creative expression, fitness, and integrative wellbeing to outdoor adventure, yoga, and nourishment—are several new offerings. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Sharp pieces can damage internal organs, while stomachs filled with plastic can leave birds feeling full without providing any nourishment. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nourishment
  1. food
  2. sustenance
Noun
  • My parents use chopsticks, lifting their bowls and motioning the food into their mouths.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In the spirit of snacking, here are bite-sized dispatches from some of the Vogue team’s favorite foods at fashion week.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • The cave’s inhabitants also extracted marrow from bones for sustenance, according to the study.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The method could combat refuse accumulation and provide sustenance in remote or disaster locations — or in space someday.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sustenance

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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nourishment. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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