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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Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Formulated with hyaluronic acid and Pro-Vitamin B5 for added nourishment, this must-try face serum is designed to deeply nourish the skin and promote a more supple-looking complexion with regular use.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
This luxurious sheet mask is infused with COSRX snail 96 mucin power essence, offering hydration and nourishment.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
For even more nourishment, the formula has cholesterol, squalane, and fatty acids, plus soothing niacinamide and allantoin.
—Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
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 23 Nov. 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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