nourishment
NUH-rihsh-muhnt
Nourishment (noun) means Food or nutrients needed to live and grow; the act of providing them. Example: “The plants weren't getting enough nourishment from the depleted soil.”
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Food or nutrients needed to live and grow; the act of providing them.
"The plants weren't getting enough nourishment from the depleted soil."
"A newborn depends entirely on its mother for nourishment."
How to use nourishment
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe food or support that keeps something alive and growing.
Common pairings
lack of nourishment
provide nourishment
proper nourishment
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- nourishments
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Etymology
From Old French norissement, built on the verb norrir — the source of "nourish."
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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.".
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