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
Recent Examples on the Web While more research is needed on its benefits for UC, coconut water is a nourishing, hydrating beverage that can be a more nutritious alternative to bottled sports drinks. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 12 Apr. 2024 Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Palmer’s has gone viral on TikTok as an unaesthetic—yet nourishing and effective—skincare brand. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024 Its power lies in Japanese camellia oil, a lightweight, nourishing botanical oil rich in vitamins and omegas. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024 Make bath time a treat for your furry best friend with this calming and nourishing shampoo. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Our new skincare line is natural, nourishing, nurturing. Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Known for its moisturizing, nourishing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, castor oil has fatty acids that can help promote hair growth and improve the overall health of hair and scalp. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024 Hydrating essences, which are innately nourishing, have long been used in K-beauty to replenish hydration after cleansing and prepare skin to better absorb skincare products, making any serums and moisturizers that follow work that much harder. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 This dish comes together in just 30 minutes, and is so nourishing, our deputy food editor ate it every day for over a year. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishing. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

nourishing

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

Medical Definition

nourishing

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

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