NOURISHMENTS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word nourishments. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for NOURISHMENTS
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nutrition | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance • a source of materials to nourish the body • the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans) | ||||||||
sustenance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the financial means whereby one lives • the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence | ||||||||
victuals | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a stock or supply of foods • a source of materials to nourish the body • any substance that can be used as food | ||||||||
diet | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a prescribed selection of foods • a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan) • the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal) • the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) verb • follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons • eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight | ||||||||
fare | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an agenda of things to do • the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance • a paying (taxi) passenger • the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed verb • proceed or get along • eat well | ||||||||
food | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue • any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment • anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking | ||||||||
nourishment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the act of nourishing | ||||||||
provisions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a stock or supply of foods | ||||||||
refreshment | nounn | |||||||
noun • snacks and drinks served as a light meal • activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation | ||||||||
rations | nounn | |||||||
noun • the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel) • a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) verb • restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war • distribute in rations, as in the army | ||||||||
aliment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body verb • give nourishment to | ||||||||
alimentation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the act of supplying food and nourishment | ||||||||
nutriment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body |