Search Dictionary
Definition of nourishment

nourishment

/ˈnɜːr.ɪʃ.mənt/
nour · ish · ment
Plural:nourishments
•
Adjective:nourishing
JUMP TO:

nourishment Lexical Profile

nourishment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good physical condition.

Example

"Young plants require adequate sunlight, water, and soil nourishment to thrive."

2

Something that provides intellectual, emotional, or spiritual enrichment and support.

Example

"Reading classic literature provided her with the intellectual nourishment she craved."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for nourishment
Antonyms
View all antonyms for nourishment

• Rhymes for nourishment

• Nearby Words

nourisher
nourishing
nourishingly
nourishment
nouveau
nova
novel

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'norrissement', derived from the verb 'norrir' (to nourish), which comes from Latin 'nutrire' (to feed, nurse, or support).

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nourishment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nourishment
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.