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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Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Cay Skin Isle Lip Balm SPF 30 with Sea Moss and Aloe Stem Cells
This lip balm, created by supermodel Winnie Harlow, is formulated to offer sun protection while delivering hydration and nourishment to the lips.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
And this La Roche-Posay moisturizer is another holy grail that promises instant hydration and long-lasting nourishment with sun protection.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The organization’s mission revolves around the belief that a bowl of soup offers not just nourishment but also a sense of care and support.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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 4 Jun. 2025.
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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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