nutrition label — A label on food packaging that provides information about the nutritional content of the food
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A label on food packaging that provides information about the nutritional content of the food
Pronunciation (IPA): /nuˈtrɪʃən ˈleɪbəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom reads every nutrition label like she's studying for a PhD in snack science
- The nutrition label showed that my 'healthy' granola bar had more sugar than a candy bar
- Understanding nutrition labels helps you make better food choices
nutrition label
NOUN[/nuˈtrɪʃən ˈleɪbəl/]
A label on food packaging that provides information about the nutritional content of the food
A label on food packaging that provides information about the nutritional content of the food
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Nutrition derives from Latin nutrire, meaning 'to nourish or supply with food,' which evolved through Old French into Middle English. Label originates from Germanic roots, initially referring to a small piece of cloth attached to something, later broadening to mean any identifying mark or tag. The compound term nutrition label emerged in modern English to describe standardized information displays on food packaging.
Breakdown
Nutrition: nutri- (nourish, from Latin nutrire) + -tion (act or process); Label: from Old French label, ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'to attach' or 'cloth piece.' Together they form a compound noun where each element retains its distinct meaning: nutritional information + identifying marker.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom reads every nutrition label like she's studying for a PhD in snack science”
“The nutrition label showed that my 'healthy' granola bar had more sugar than a candy bar”
“Understanding nutrition labels helps you make better food choices”
“The new nutrition label format makes it easier to compare products”
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