Sustenance: Definition with Sustenance Pictures and Photos

Definition of Sustenance

1. Noun. A source of materials to nourish the body.

Exact synonyms: Aliment, Alimentation, Nourishment, Nutriment, Nutrition, Victuals
Generic synonyms: Food, Nutrient
Specialized synonyms: Milk, Course, Dainty, Delicacy, Goody, Kickshaw, Treat, Dish, Fast Food, Finger Food, Ingesta, Kosher, Meal, Repast, Mess, Mince, Puree, Stodge, Wheat Germ, Vitamin
Derivative terms: Aliment, Alimentary, Aliment, Nourish, Nutritional, Nutritionary, Nutritionist, Nutritious, Sustain

2. Noun. The financial means whereby one lives. "He could no longer earn his own livelihood"

Exact synonyms: Bread And Butter, Keep, Livelihood, Living, Support
Generic synonyms: Resource
Specialized synonyms: Amenities, Comforts, Conveniences, Creature Comforts, Maintenance, Meal Ticket, Subsistence
Derivative terms: Keep, Support, Sustain

3. Noun. The act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence. "Fishing was their main sustainment"

Exact synonyms: Maintenance, Sustainment, Sustentation, Upkeep
Generic synonyms: Support
Derivative terms: Maintain, Sustain, Sustain, Sustentacular