diet
//ˈdaɪət//
Noun
dietSingular
dietsPlural
1
The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
A healthy diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables.
2
A special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons.
She went on a diet to lose weight before her wedding.
3
A regular occupation or series of activities in which one participates.
Reading and writing form the main diet of her daily routine.
Verb
1
To restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight.
She's been dieting for three months to lose weight.