nourishment
noun/ˈnɜrɪʃmənt/
Frequency rank: #12,678 most common English word
Meaning
food or substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
Example sentence
After days of hiking, the travelers were grateful for the warm soup that provided them with much-needed nourishment.
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