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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Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Much like its approach to skincare, Korean hair care is rooted in a philosophy of prevention, nourishment, and layering lightweight yet potent formulas.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Plus, it’s packed with pro-vitamin B5, algae extract, mango seed butter, avocado oil, and castor seed oil to deliver serious nourishment straight to the hair shaft.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
Food and Drink As with all Soho House outposts, food serves as a bridge between nourishment and socializing.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 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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