Synonyms of nourishment

nourishment

noun

ˈnər-ish-mənt 

as in food

something that maintains or stimulates the intellect

a series of fantasy novels that provide wonderful nourishment for a child's imagination

Synonyms & Similar Words

• food
• sustenance
• aliment
• pabulum
• refection

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• candy
• pap
• trash
• fluff
• pablum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nourishment

Suskind uses an analogy from the 19th century, when a German chemist named Justus von Liebig created one of the first infant formulas, hoping to replicate the nourishment of human milk. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026

Five-Star Weekend, a Peacock series out July 9, is about a food influencer Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner) who is in need of a new kind of nourishment after her husband Matthew (Josh Hamilton) dies suddenly in a car accident. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 July 2026

Cold soups and leafy salads step up to the main course, providing clean and refreshing nourishment, while taking advantage of the bounty of the garden and farmers markets. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Bellemare says to leave the treatment on for at least 30 minutes, though overnight is recommended for deeper nourishment. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026