sustenance

noun
UK: /ˈsʌstənəns/
US: /ˈsʌstənəns/

  1. Food and drink seen as a source of strength; something that keeps you alive.

    1. This soup provided much-needed sustenance after the long hike.
    2. Without regular emotional sustenance from friends, she felt isolated.

  2. The means of support, maintenance, or subsistence.

    1. Gardening provided a basic sustenance for the family.
    2. Intellectual stimulation is vital for my mind's sustenance and growth.

Synonyms

nourishment food nutrition support livelihood maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sustenance" in English means: Food and drink seen as a source of strength; something that keeps you alive., The means of support, maintenance, or subsistence..

The phonetic transcription of "sustenance" is /ˈsʌstənəns/ in British English and /ˈsʌstənəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sustenance": nourishment, food, nutrition, support, livelihood, maintenance.

Example usage of "sustenance": "This soup provided much-needed sustenance after the long hike.". More examples on the page.