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Definition nourishment in American English

nourishment noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈnɜrɪʃmənt/
1

food or the substances in food that are necessary for life, growth, and health

Example

The refugees had taken no nourishment for 24 hours.

Synonyms and related words
food meal cooking
2

something that encourages the development of ideas, feelings, abilities, etc.

Example

spiritual nourishment

Synonyms and related words
encouragement persuasion stimulus
Definition nourishment in American English