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diet
1[dahy-it]
noun
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.
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.
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.
the foods eaten, as by a particular person or group.
The Mediterranean diet consists historically of fish, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts.
food or feed habitually eaten or provided.
The rabbits were fed a diet of carrots and lettuce.
anything that is habitually provided or partaken of.
Television has given us a steady diet of reality shows and police procedurals.
adjective
suitable for consumption as part of a selection of food intended to induce weight loss.
I usually drink diet soft drinks.
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)
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.
to eat or feed according to the requirements of a particular or prescribed selection of food.
verb (used with object)
to regulate the food of, especially in order to improve the physical condition.
They dieted the dog to a healthy weight of 20 pounds.
to feed.
diet
2[dahy-it]
noun
the legislative body of certain countries, as Japan.
the general assembly of the estates of the former Holy Roman Empire.
diet
1/ ˈ岹ɪə /
noun
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
( as modifier )
a diet bread
the food and drink that a person or animal regularly consumes
a diet of nuts and water
regular activities or occupations
verb
(usually intr) to follow or cause to follow a dietary regimen
diet
2/ ˈ岹ɪə /
noun
(sometimes capital) a legislative assembly in various countries, such as Japan
Also called: Reichstag.(sometimes capital) the assembly of the estates of the Holy Roman Empire
Scots law
the date fixed by a court for hearing a case
a single session of a court
Other Word Forms
- dieter noun
- nondieter noun
- nondieting adjective
- ˈ徱ٱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of diet1
Word History and Origins
Origin of diet1
Origin of diet2
Example Sentences
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.
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.
When it comes to climate change, our media diet is starved.
He was known for his TV and radio shows and books about health and diet.
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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