nourishment
noun
nour·ish·ment
ˈnər-ish-mənt 
ˈnə-rish-
1
b
: sustenance sense 3
books for intellectual nourishment
2
: the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished
Examples of nourishment in a Sentence
These children are suffering because they lack proper nourishment.
Soil provides nourishment to plants.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
Teens benefit from consistent messages that nutrition is about nourishment, energy, and health.
—Leeann Weintraub, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
These jars bring together convenience and nourishment in one colorful package.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Meals and functional beverages emphasize nourishment, and the schedule also features cacao, a dress-up dance party and an optional nature walk and movie night.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nourishment
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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishment. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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nourishment
noun
nour·ish·ment
ˈnər-ish-mənt
ˈnə-rish-
Medical Definition
nourishment
noun
nour·ish·ment
ˈnər-ish-mənt, ˈnə-rish-
1
2
: the act of nourishing or the state of being nourished
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