noun
nourishment
NUR-ish-muhnt/ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
Food or support that sustains growth and well-being.
The warm soup provides nourishment after a long day.
Etymology
The feeding-and-fostering root becomes a noun with -ment. Nourishment names not only the act of sustaining someone but also the food or sustenance that does it.
In context
access to both food and water as well as cover to escape from predators this combination of resources is crucial for their survival as it allows them to find nourishment while staying safe from potential threats
More examples
- Babies get nourishment from breast milk or formula.
- The plant draws nourishment from the soil through its roots.
- Close friendships provide emotional nourishment during difficult times.
Forms
nourish verb — To provide what growth and health require.
nourishing adjective — Providing food or support for healthy growth.
Similar words
- sustenance
- Emphasizes what keeps someone alive or able to continue.
- nutrition
- Focuses on food's role in health and bodily function.