That which one lives by; living, sustenance.

Those things which are essential to sustain life; the necessities of life; the means of subsistence or survival; (also) a living, a livelihood…

The action of sustain, v. (in various senses). Also: an instance or the result of this.

transferred and figurative.

The action or process of earning a livelihood; a method of doing this.

The action of providing oneself, one's family, etc., with the means of subsistence or necessaries of life; the fact or state of being so provided…

(a) the breath that supports life; cf. breath of life at breath, n. phrases 1a; (b) figurative an inspiring influence, a sustaining principle; cf. lif…

Something that supports life; a supply of necessaries; a means of livelihood or subsistence. Formerly occasionally simply: †food, provisions (obsolete…

The means of supporting life in persons or animals; the means of support or livelihood. Also in extended use.

A means of supporting oneself (esp. when in financial difficulties); a livelihood.