sustenance

Definition

  • noun: something (such as food) that keeps someone or something alive
  • noun: means of support, maintenance, or subsistence
  • synonyms: support, maintenance, subsistence

Examples

  • Tree bark provides deer with 'sustenance' in periods of drought.

  • She draws spiritual 'sustenance' from daily church attendance.

  • The village depends on the sea for 'sustenance'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Are you kidding? This thing's not over. We've only seen the start. You know... ...we're close to Wakita. Aunt Meg wouldn't mind a pit stop. We crave sustenance. Guys, we are not invading my aunt. Food. Food. We're absolutely not going. There's the spot. Just do it. (..)
    1996 Twister