fasting period

noun phrase

Meaning

A set length of time during which a person voluntarily abstains from eating or drinking.

Examples

The holy month of Ramadan involves a daily fasting period from sunrise to sunset.
During the fasting period, she only drank water and clear broths.

Synonyms: abstinence, diet, fast, intermittent fasting

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fasting period

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈfɑːs.tɪŋ ˈpɪə.ri.əd

Definition

A set length of time during which a person voluntarily abstains from eating or drinking.

Examples

The holy month of Ramadan involves a daily fasting period from sunrise to sunset.
During the fasting period, she only drank water and clear broths.
Some medical treatments require a fasting period before surgery.

How to Use fasting period

fasting period for (prepositional phrase): Specifies the reason or duration for the fasting period. — "The fasting period for the medical test is 12 hours."
during a fasting period (prepositional phrase): Indicates an action or state that occurs while abstaining from food. — "She felt weak during the fasting period."

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