diet · n
diet (WEIGHT LOSS)
B1 when someone eats less food, or only particular types of food, because they want to become thinner or for medical reasons
Dictionary examples:
My diet is so strict, I'm not allowed to even look at cake pictures! (0.0)
My diet is going great! I've already lost three days this week. (0.0)
I'm on a pizza diet. The doctor said to have one slice a day. (0.0)
I'm going on a diet next week and hope to lose five pounds before Christmas. (36.5)
The doctor put me on a low-salt diet to reduce my blood pressure. (37.2)
diet (USUAL FOOD)
B1 the type of food that someone usually eats
Dictionary examples:
My diet during exams: coffee, stress, and more coffee. (0.0)
My roommate's diet consists of instant noodles and energy drinks. Help! (0.0)
My cat's diet consists of fish, mice, and my homework. (0.0)
a healthy/balanced diet (29.2)
The children seem to exist on a diet of burgers and french fries. (61.5)