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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The profit includes a $260.9 million pretax net recovery from certain long-standing legal matters, Alimentation Couche-Tard said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
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
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
And the Iowa-based convenience store operator Casey’s General Stores, which successfully fought off a $38.50-a-share hostile offer by Alimentation Couche-Tard in 2010, is now trading at about $57 a share.
From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2012
Alimentation must be severely controlled by the physician, and the tolerance and effects constantly watched.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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