necessities

noun
UK /nɪˈsesətiz/
US /nəˈsesətiz/

Things you really need to have.

Food and water are necessities for life.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Things that are required for a particular situation or activity.

A tent and a sleeping bag are necessities for camping.

3. The state of being necessary or unavoidable.

The necessities of daily life keep her very busy.

4. Basic items needed to live, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

The charity provides necessities to families in need.