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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The recipient twin often receives the majority of the nourishment, leaving the donor twin undernourished, smaller, and often anemic.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 25 July 2024
The recipient twin often receives the majority of the nourishment, leaving the donor twin undernourished, smaller, and often anemic.
—Pamela Prindle Fierro, Parents, 30 July 2024
The fatty acids in the oil are able to penetrate your hair and scalp effectively and can provide nourishment to the hair follicle.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 July 2024
Abraham’s wife did her part by trying her best to search for nourishment for her child.
—Monica Haider, CNN, 16 June 2024
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“Nourishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishment. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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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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