nourishing

adjective

nour·​ish·​ing ˈnər-i-shiŋ How to pronounce nourishing (audio)
ˈnə-ri-
: giving nourishment : nutritious

Examples of nourishing in a Sentence

milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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Leaving the preparation of nourishing, healthy meals in the hands of a professional is among the greatest luxuries for travelers today. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025 While carrier oils can be nourishing, tea tree oil itself is drying. Heidi Cope, Health, 27 Oct. 2025 For those targeting dark under-eye circles in addition to fine lines, consider this nourishing cream, which pairs vitamin C with retinol. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 This is about making your body feel like a temple again: cooking meals that are both nourishing and aesthetic, finding beauty in your workspace, or bringing more play into your exercise routines. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nourishing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nourishing was in the 14th century

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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishing. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

nourishing

adjective
nour·​ish·​ing
: giving nourishment : nutritious

Medical Definition

nourishing

adjective
nour·​ish·​ing
: giving nourishment : nutritious

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