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diet

1

[dahy-it]

noun

  1. food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health.

    The ad shows milk and dairy as a wholesome part of our daily diet.

  2. a particular selection of food, especially as designed or prescribed to improve a person's physical condition or to prevent or treat a disease.

    A diet low in sugar is often recommended for diabetes prevention.

  3. a selection of food that emphasizes caloric restriction or otherwise limits the amount a person eats, usually intended to induce weight loss.

    No pie for me, I'm on a diet.

  4. the foods eaten, as by a particular person or group.

    The Mediterranean diet consists historically of fish, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts.

  5. food or feed habitually eaten or provided.

    The rabbits were fed a diet of carrots and lettuce.

  6. anything that is habitually provided or partaken of.

    Television has given us a steady diet of reality shows and police procedurals.



adjective

  1. suitable for consumption as part of a selection of food intended to induce weight loss.

    I usually drink diet soft drinks.

  2. formulated to be lower in calories, fat, sugar, etc. than a similar food.

    The diet version of the cookie does taste different.

verb (used without object)

dieted, dieting 
  1. to select or limit the food one eats to improve one's physical condition or to lose weight.

    I've dieted all month and lost only one pound.

  2. to eat or feed according to the requirements of a particular or prescribed selection of food.

verb (used with object)

dieted, dieting 
  1. to regulate the food of, especially in order to improve the physical condition.

    They dieted the dog to a healthy weight of 20 pounds.

  2. to feed.

diet

2

[dahy-it]

noun

  1. the legislative body of certain countries, as Japan.

  2. the general assembly of the estates of the former Holy Roman Empire.

diet

1

/ ˈ岹ɪə /

noun

    1. a specific allowance or selection of food, esp prescribed to control weight or in disorders in which certain foods are contraindicated

      a salt-free diet

      a 900-calorie diet

    2. ( as modifier )

      a diet bread

  1. the food and drink that a person or animal regularly consumes

    a diet of nuts and water

  2. regular activities or occupations

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (usually intr) to follow or cause to follow a dietary regimen

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

diet

2

/ ˈ岹ɪə /

noun

  1. (sometimes capital) a legislative assembly in various countries, such as Japan

  2. Also called: Reichstag.(sometimes capital) the assembly of the estates of the Holy Roman Empire

  3. Scots law

    1. the date fixed by a court for hearing a case

    2. a single session of a court

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • dieter noun
  • nondieter noun
  • nondieting adjective
  • ˈ徱ٱ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diet1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English noun diete “day’s journey, appointed day, way of living,” from Anglo-French, Old French diete, from Latin diaeta, from Greek íٲ “way of living, diet,” equivalent to dia- dia- + -aita (akin to î “share, lot”; the verb is derivative of the noun

Origin of diet2

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Medieval Latin 徱ŧٲ “public assembly,” the same word as Latin diaeta with sense affected by Latin 徱ŧ “d”; diet 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diet1

C13: from Old French diete, from Latin diaeta, from Greek diaita mode of living, from diaitan to direct one's own life

Origin of diet2

C15: from Medieval Latin 徱ŧٲ public meeting, probably from Latin diaeta diet 1 but associated with Latin 徱ŧ day
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Example Sentences

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The trend has seen a resurfacing of diet culture compared to that of the 2000's, with supermodel Kate Moss's "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" frequently quoted as a source of inspiration.

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Ms Mami, who is diabetic, used the cash to buy food, like vegetables, which were more appropriate for her diet than the cereals handed out at the distribution centre.

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When it comes to climate change, our media diet is starved.

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He was known for his TV and radio shows and books about health and diet.

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Previous clinical studies suggested that - when combined with changes to their diet, exercise and behavioural support - Wegovy users could lose more than 10% of their body weight after a year on the treatment.

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