Supplement

/ˈsʌpləˌmɛnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Something that is added to something else in order to complete it.

He takes a vitamin supplement to ensure he gets enough nutrients.

An addition to a book or other text, typically providing additional information.

The publisher released a supplement to the original textbook with updated data.

An extra payment made to enhance an existing salary or level of support.

The government offered a supplement to the pension to help retirees.

verb

To add to something in order to enhance or improve it.

We need to supplement our income with a part-time job.

To provide something additional to what is already present.

She decided to supplement her meal with a side salad.

Late Middle English: from Latin supplementum, from supplere 'fill up, complete.'

nutritional supplement:

A product taken orally that contains dietary ingredients.

supplementary material:

Additional information provided to support the main content.

supplement one's income:

To earn extra money on top of one's primary source of income.

Supps

I'm going to grab some supps from the store.

Meal enhancers

I like to buy meal enhancers for my workout routine.