NYT Dictionary

NUTRITION

/nuˈtɹɪʃ.ən/
Nounnu-TRI-tionnu-tri-tion · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French nutrition, from Old French nutricion, from Latin nutritio.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nutrimentnourishmentsustenancealimentalimentationvictualsappetitebakingboilingbrewing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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