# nourishment

/ˈnɝɪʃmənt/ (US) · /nˈʌɹɪʃmənt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/nourishment
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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