Definition of sustenance Sustenance

/sʌˈstʌnʌns/ - [sustununs] - sus•te•nance

We found 8 definitions of sustenance from 5 different sources.

What does sustenance mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: sustenances
sustenance - the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence; "they were in want of sustenance"; "fishing was their main sustainment"
		sustentation, sustainment, maintenance, upkeep
		support a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
sustenance - a source of materials to nourish the body
		nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, aliment, alimentation, victuals
		nutrient, food any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis
		milk produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young
		course a mode of action; "if you persist in that course you will surely fail"; "once a nation is embarked on a course of action it becomes extremely difficult for any retraction to take place"
		dainty, goody, kickshaw, treat, delicacy something considered choice to eat
		dish a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food; "we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present"
		fast food inexpensive food (hamburgers or chicken or milkshakes) prepared and served quickly
		finger food food to be eaten with the fingers
		ingesta solid and liquid nourishment taken into the body through the mouth
		kosher food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law
		repast, meal coarsely ground foodstuff; especially seeds of various cereal grasses or pulse
		mess a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax
		mince food chopped into small bits; "a mince of mushrooms"
		puree food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender
		stodge heavy and filling (and usually starchy) food
		wheat germ embryo of the wheat kernel; removed before milling and eaten as a source of vitamins
sustenance - the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood"
		support, keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter
		resource a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; "the local library is a valuable resource"
		amenities, comforts, conveniences, creature comforts things that make you comfortable and at ease; "all the comforts of home"
		maintenance the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action) so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community; "unlike champerty, criminal maintenance does not necessarily involve personal profit"
		meal ticket coupon redeemable at a restaurant and entitling the holder to a meal

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Wiktionary

sustenance (Noun)
Something that provides support or nourishment.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

sustenance (n.)
The act of sustaining; support; maintenance; subsistence; as, the sustenance of the body; the sustenance of life.
sustenance (n.)
That which supports life; food; victuals; provisions; means of living; as, the city has ample sustenance.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

sustenance
Chemical elements which are involved in the construction of living tissue and which are needed by both plant and animal. The most important in terms of bulk are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, with other essential ones including nitrogen, potassium, calcium, sulphur and phosphorus.