nourishment

noun

nour·​ish·​ment ˈnər-ish-mənt How to pronounce nourishment (audio)
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 But like anything else, love needs outside nourishment to flourish. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2024 Without beach nourishment, the starting point for damage would be farther onshore; a nourished beach, with sufficient sand volume and healthy dunes, absorbs the storm’s energy, even during slow-moving storms, and helps prevent damages to structures and infrastructure. Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 And the new study has revealed that chewing the cud has benefits beyond nourishment—the repetitive process also helps the animal reap the mental benefits of sleep. Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023 Ensuring affordable nourishment for growing populations is critical as climate change hits crops, war hampers access to export routes and countries put up trade barriers. Nayla Razzouk, Fortune Europe, 13 Feb. 2024 Black families have a deep and very personal relationship with an environment that ideally provides comfort and nourishment. Essence, 24 Jan. 2024 Then, generously moisturize to provide essential nourishment. Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2024 At the same time, the black hole would also succumb to death since its source of nourishment would vanish along with its host galaxy. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Jan. 2024 Using oils in your hair overnight is generally safe and can offer various benefits, such as deeper penetration of the oil in the scalp, hydration, and nourishment. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of nourishment was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishment. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nourishment

noun
nour·​ish·​ment ˈnər-ish-mənt How to pronounce nourishment (audio)
ˈnə-rish-
1
: something that nourishes : food, nutriment
2
: the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished

Medical Definition

nourishment

noun
nour·​ish·​ment ˈnər-ish-mənt, ˈnə-rish- How to pronounce nourishment (audio)
1
2
: the act of nourishing or the state of being nourished

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