Word
nourishment
Phoneticsnour·ish·ment, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnɝɪʃmənt/
UK/nˈʌɹɪʃmənt/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the food and nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy and grow. It can also describe things that help your mind or spirit feel better.
n. the substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. Often used metaphorically to describe intellectual or spiritual sustenance.
Examples
“The children need healthy food for proper nourishment.”
“The soil lacks the essential nourishment required to support a large crop of corn this season.”
“While physical nourishment is vital for survival, the philosopher argued that the soul requires the nourishment of art and community to truly flourish.”
Examples
simple
“The children need healthy food for proper nourishment.”
contextual
“The soil lacks the essential nourishment required to support a large crop of corn this season.”
complex
“While physical nourishment is vital for survival, the philosopher argued that the soul requires the nourishment of art and community to truly flourish.”
Real-World Examples
“In the sticky Tokyo summer heat, one centuries-old dish still promises nourishment and nostalgia: Yanagawa nabe .” “Their condition directly affects our ability to eat properly and gain nourishment.” “Flower food isn’t so much nourishment for flowers as a preventer of slime.” “Keep that bowl of fruits and vegetables on the counter, the pack of almonds in your purse.” In other words, be a glutton for nourishment.” Etymology
From Middle English norisshement, from Middle French, from Old French norissement, from norrir, equivalent to nourish + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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