nourishment
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for nourishment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Food or nutrients needed to live and grow; the act of providing them.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use nourishment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lack of nourishment
provide nourishment
proper nourishment
Etymology
From Old French norissement, built on the verb norrir — the source of "nourish."
Full origin of nourishment →Frequently asked questions
What does “nourishment” mean?
The word “nourishment” means food or nutrients needed to live and grow; the act of providing them. In plain terms, the food or support that keeps something alive and growing.
How do you pronounce “nourishment”?
“Nourishment” is pronounced NUH-rihsh-muhnt (/ˈnɝɪʃmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “nourishment” in a sentence?
Here is “nourishment” used in a sentence: “The plants weren't getting enough nourishment from the depleted soil.”
What is another word for “nourishment”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nourishment” include sustenance.
What part of speech is “nourishment”?
“Nourishment” is a noun.
Where does the word “nourishment” come from?
The word “nourishment” comes from Old French. From Old French norissement, built on the verb norrir — the source of "nourish.".
