alimentation
Americannoun
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means of upkeep or subsistence; maintenance; support.
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addition to the volume of a glacial mass, chiefly by the accumulation of ice, snow, or névé.
noun
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nourishment
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sustenance; support
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of alimentation
First recorded in 1580–90; from Medieval Latin alimentātiōn- (stem of alimentātiō ); see aliment, -ation
Example Sentences
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Now that Seven & i no longer has to deal with Alimentation Couche-Tard’s takeover talks, management could focus more time and resources on improving its services and operational efficiencies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
In comparison, Quebec-based Alimentation Couche-Tard, which operates the Circle K chain, has almost 17,000 stores in 31 countries and territories.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024
The chain, now owned by Alimentation Couche-Tard, a company based near Montreal, has more than 9,000 stores in North America.
From New York Times • May 8, 2023
Auchan’s reported proposal is higher than a 20 euro per share bid for Carrefour made by Alimentation Couche-Tard in January.
From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2021
Alimentation, that necessity which tyrannizes over men and animals, is not imposed upon the inhabitants of ether.
From The Unseen World and Other Essays by Fiske, John
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