Diet

/ˈdaɪət/

The meaning and definition of Diet, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective

Having certain traits subtracted.
“You folks reduce it to the bible only as being authoritative, impoverishing the faith. "Christianity Lite", diet Christianity for those who can't handle the Whole Meal.”
(of a food or beverage) Containing less fat, salt, sugar, or calories than normal, or claimed to have such.
“diet soda”

noun

The food and beverage a person or animal consumes.
“The diet of the Giant Panda consists mainly of bamboo.”
(by extension) Any habitual intake or consumption.
“He's been reading a steady diet of nonfiction for the last several years.”

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