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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By way of a nourishing oil blend and shea butter, envelops lips in cushiony moisture, imparting a glossy shine plus sheer wash of color—designed to be worn on its own or paired with lip liner. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 May 2025 With its nourishing formula and glossy finish, the Lip Glow Butter feels like a natural evolution in the brand’s lip category, particularly as balms continue to trend in 2025. Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 22 May 2025 Eat balanced, nourishing meals: Focus on whole foods like leafy greens, lean meats, eggs, beans, whole grains, and nuts. Brandi Jones, Health, 20 May 2025 The deeply nourishing and restorative vegan formula works to help lips achieve a more even and brighter lip tone. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for nourishing

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Jun. 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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