nourishment  /ˈnɜ rɪʃ mənt/ ? Meaning of "nourishment"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a source of materials to nourish the body
  2. (n) the act of nourishing

Usage(s):

  1. Water, Earth's most precious resource, serves simultaneously as habitat, nourishment and cleanser.
  2. Those who give the cash exercise a vital form of political expression: they provide a basic nourishment of democracy.
  3. We need food for nourishment, of course.

Quotes

  1. "I have to travel, get nourishment from other cultures," Martin said. "But I want time to do it. I don't want to feel rushed."
    on Nov 8, 2007 By: Ricky Martin Source: San Jose Mercury News

  2. Shakira, who performed at the premiere of new film 'Love in the Time of Cholera' in Las Vegas on Tuesday night (06.11.07), added to People magazine: "Love is my primary nourishment. I think that nothing else in life, not even your career or music -...
    on Nov 8, 2007 By: Shakira Source: Monsters and Critics.com

  3. "In a new form, he joins our liberation struggle which is moving on like a lengthy river of blaze," Prabhakaran said in a statement posted on the LTTE Web site. "He has nourished that yearning. Strengthened by his nourishment we will continue...
    on Nov 3, 2007 By: Velupillai Prabhakaran Source: Bloomberg

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