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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The creatures certainly don’t provide much in the way of nourishment.
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John Paul Brammer, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2024
It’s enriched with a blend of beeswax and castor seed oil, providing lots of nourishment and protecting the pout.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The smooth gel-cream texture feels light on the skin and absorbs within seconds for instantaneous nourishment and moisture.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Doctors and nutrition experts say the children who survive the lack of nourishment — and the ongoing bombing, infectious diseases and psychological trauma — are further condemned to face a lifetime of health woes.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Powered by peptides for nourishment, the hydrating gloss instantly plumps up your pucker sans any stinging.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The reason that the spider can survive this high up remains somewhat of a mystery, although it is known to eat flies and springtails for nourishment.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024
By integrating flavors that pay homage to diverse cultures and heritages, Chef Paine exemplifies how cooking is not just about nourishment but also about storytelling and cultural expression.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
The rounds of tea-washing focused, respectively, on detoxification, rejuvenation and stress relief, nourishment and calming, repairing PH balance and hair loss prevention.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
John Paul Brammer, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2024
It’s enriched with a blend of beeswax and castor seed oil, providing lots of nourishment and protecting the pout.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The smooth gel-cream texture feels light on the skin and absorbs within seconds for instantaneous nourishment and moisture.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Doctors and nutrition experts say the children who survive the lack of nourishment — and the ongoing bombing, infectious diseases and psychological trauma — are further condemned to face a lifetime of health woes.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Powered by peptides for nourishment, the hydrating gloss instantly plumps up your pucker sans any stinging.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The reason that the spider can survive this high up remains somewhat of a mystery, although it is known to eat flies and springtails for nourishment.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024
By integrating flavors that pay homage to diverse cultures and heritages, Chef Paine exemplifies how cooking is not just about nourishment but also about storytelling and cultural expression.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
The rounds of tea-washing focused, respectively, on detoxification, rejuvenation and stress relief, nourishment and calming, repairing PH balance and hair loss prevention.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishment. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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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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