necessaries

/ ˈnɛsɪsərɪz /

plural noun

1. sometimes singular what is needed; essential items

   the necessaries of life

2. law food, clothing, etc, essential for the maintenance of a dependant in the condition of life to which he or she is accustomed

Example Sentences

“In the last days of her life, before Congress purchased her husband’s papers, she was in a state of absolute poverty, and I think sometimes suffered for the necessaries of life,” Jennings said.

From Literature

Meanwhile, lingering inflation has still been high enough to hold back spending by consumers who had to set more money aside for necessaries like food and utility bills.

From Washington Times

I guess manufacturers think women carry all their necessaries in a handbag, but for some of us, that is not practical.

From Washington Post

The court agreed: It said Marshall had a constitutional right to fish, hunt and gather to secure “necessaries” or a “moderate livelihood.”

From Washington Post

As people are stuck at home, they are buying more online and also getting medications, checks and other necessaries through the mail.

From Salon