nutritious

adjective

nu·​tri·​tious nu̇-ˈtri-shəs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
nyu̇-
nutritiously adverb
nutritiousness noun

Examples of nutritious in a Sentence

The food was both nutritious and delicious. opted for a nutritious snack and bought an apple instead of a candy bar
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Instead of using supplements, try to incorporate antioxidant-rich, nutritious foods into your diet for optimal health benefits. Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025 Irene Kim, production and editorial associate The worst part of NYFW is that there'’ barely any time for me to grocery shop or actually eat nutritious food. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 With a growing demand for fresh, nutritious produce, the organization is expanding its efforts across all areas of San Diego County to rescue surplus fruit and distribute it to food pantries, churches, and community partners, according to a news release. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 Though the concept is very simple, the innovation of creating seeds that produce more nutritious and flavorful vegetables helps to shift the industry forward. Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for nutritious 

Word History

Etymology

Latin nutricius, from nutric-, nutrix nurse, from nutrire to nourish — more at nourish

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutritious was in 1665

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Cite this Entry

“Nutritious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritious. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

nutritious

adjective
nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
: providing nutrients : nourishing

Medical Definition

nutritious

adjective
nu·​tri·​tious n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-əs How to pronounce nutritious (audio)
: providing nourishment

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