Definitions

1. noun

food and drink considered necessary for living

“Her daily sustenance consisted of fruits and vegetables from her garden.”

2. noun

physical or mental nourishment

“The novel provided the characters with emotional sustenance after a difficult period.”

3. noun

a means of support or maintenance

“The government provided financial sustenance to the struggling families.”

4. noun

the material or means of sustaining something

“The park’s lush foliage provided sustenance for the local wildlife.”

5. verb

to provide or obtain the necessary food and drink

“The tourists struggled to sustain themselves in the wilderness.”