diet (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪ.ət/

Definition

The kinds of food that a person or animal habitually eats.

Examples

• My doctor recommended a low-salt diet.

• Cats are carnivores, so their diet consists mainly of meat.

• He is on a strict diet of fruits and vegetables.

How to Use diet

diet of (prepositional phrase)

The specific food that a person or animal eats regularly. — "The panda's diet of bamboo is very specific."

go on a diet (phrasal verb)

To start eating less food or only particular types of food in order to become thinner. — "I'm going on a diet starting tomorrow."

Synonyms of diet

Words with a similar meaning to diet:

• food intake
• eating plan
• regimen

Antonyms of diet

Words with the opposite meaning to diet:

• binge
• overindulgence

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