diet

//ˈdaɪət//
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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.

Synonym

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