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April 14, 2017 Word of the Day

nutritious /nʊˈtrɪʃəs/ Brit /njʊˈtrɪʃəs/ adjective
nutritious
/nʊˈtrɪʃəs/ Brit /njʊˈtrɪʃəs/
adjective
Fruits and vegetables are nutritious foods.
Fruits and vegetables are nutritious foods.
Definition of NUTRITIOUS

[more nutritious; most nutritious]

: having substances that a person or animal needs to be healthy and grow properly : promoting good health and growth

  • highly nutritious salad greens

  • The food was both nutritious and delicious.

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