diet — the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪət/
Example Sentences
- My diet consists of pizza, chicken, and regret.
- The doctor recommended a low-sodium diet for his health.
- She started a new diet on Monday, but by Tuesday she was eating cookies again.
diet
NOUN[/ˈdaɪət/]
the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats
She started a strict diet after her doctor's warning last week.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word diet derives from Ancient Greek 'diaita' (way of life), which passed through Latin as 'diaeta' before entering English. Originally denoting a general lifestyle or manner of living, the term gradually narrowed in meaning to refer specifically to the manner and selection of food consumed.
Breakdown
Greek 'diaita' (way of life) → Latin 'diaeta' → Old French 'diete' → Middle English 'diet'. The semantic shift from general 'lifestyle' to 'prescribed food intake' reflects historical changes in how the concept was applied and understood.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet consists of pizza, chicken, and regret.”
“The doctor recommended a low-sodium diet for his health.”
“She started a new diet on Monday, but by Tuesday she was eating cookies again.”
“A Mediterranean diet is rich in olive oil and fish.”
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