nourishment

Definitions

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

The action of nourishing or the state of being nourished.

Examples

The garden provides essential nourishment for the local bee population.

Reading good books offers deep nourishment for the mind and soul.

Synonyms

sustenance nutrition food diet fare provisions nurture

Antonyms

starvation malnutrition deprivation hunger famine emptiness fasting