English / word

sustenance

noun C1

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment required to maintain life.

In context

Water is essential for human sustenance.

Clean water is essential for human sustenance.

Synonyms

nourishment,food,nutrition

Antonyms

starvation,deprivation,malnourishment

Collocations

basic sustenance,source of sustenance,seek sustenance