nourishment

pronunciation

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Noun:

a source of materials to nourish the body
the act of nourishing

Word Origin

nourishment (n.): early 15c., "food, sustenance," from Old French norissement "food, nourishment," from norrir (see nourish). From c. 1300 as "fostering."

Synonym

n.

provender menu feed subsistence mess foodstuffs nutriment corn diet snack provisions vitamins nurture table victuals minerals mash pabulum meat cheer and aliment nutrition nosh meals viands sustentation grain sustenance bread food edibles fare daily

Example

1. It prevents dangerous infections and provides essential nourishment .

2. Immune system warriors need good , regular nourishment .

3. They no longer need the nourishment from food they once did .

4. Just as your body needs nourishment and exercise so does your mind .

5. Fukuoka said pregnant women are sensitive about gaining weight and many of them refuse to ingest the necessary amount of nourishment .

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