nourishment

/ˈnɜrɪʃmənt/
noun
  1. The food or other substances that people, animals, or plants need to live, grow, and stay healthy.
    • After the long hike, the hikers stopped for water and nourishment at the mountain lodge.
    • Plants draw nourishment from the soil through their roots.
    • Milk provides essential nourishment for growing babies and young children.
  2. Something that supports mental, emotional, or spiritual growth and well-being.
    • The workshop offered intellectual nourishment to everyone who attended.
    • For many people, their faith is a source of spiritual nourishment.
    • Art can provide deep emotional nourishment for those who take time to appreciate it.
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