nourishing

adjective

nour·​ish·​ing ˈnər-i-shiŋ How to pronounce nourishing (audio)
ˈnə-ri-
Synonyms of nourishingnext
: giving nourishment : nutritious

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milk should be part of a nourishing breakfast
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The carcass then becomes its own complex ecosystem, nourishing and housing all types of marine life. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 June 2026 Formulated around one of the most nourishing oils in the world, olive oil -- high in antioxidants, vitamin E and polyphenols. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026 Grounding, purifying, and nourishing treatments go way beyond skin-deep and really leave you feeling different. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 No, on Thursday night, the NFL gave us something even more spiritually nourishing. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nourishing

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nourishing was in the 14th century

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“Nourishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nourishing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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nourishing

adjective
nour·​ish·​ing
: giving nourishment : nutritious

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nourishing

adjective
nour·​ish·​ing
: giving nourishment : nutritious

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