Word of the Day: Nourish
To nourish is to provide good food or other material in order for something to grow.
- Healthy food nourishes the body.
- Certain oils and lotions help nourish the skin.
- Plants are nourished by the soil, water, and sunlight.
- A person nourished on fear and hate will grow to be a threat to civil society.
- Art and music nourish the soul.
The word “nourishment” is a noun:
- The little boy wasn’t getting enough nourishment from his daily diet.
- A person who suffers from malnourishment has a poor diet. (The prefix “mal” means bad.)
- Most of our nourishment comes from fresh, local food.
- A steady habit of reading good books provides nourishment for your mind.
The words “nourished” and “nourishing” are used as adjectives:
- A nourishing breakfast is a good way to start your day.
- A nourished plant will produce strong roots.
- Physically fit and well-nourished people are more productive than people who don’t eat right or fail to exercise.
- A week in Jamaica was just the sort of nourishing vacation that I needed.
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with N page to see the list of all words starting with letter N. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
