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 diet diet /ˈdaɪət/

noun

  1. () A prescribed selection of foods  ( diet )
    a prescribed selection of foods
      She followed a strict diet to maintain a healthy weight and improve her overall well-being.
    She followed a strict diet to maintain a healthy weight and improve her overall well-being.
  2. The act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)  ( diet , dieting )
    the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)
  3. The usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)  ( diet )
    the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal)
     A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
    A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
  4. A legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan)  ( diet )
    a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan)

verb

  1. Eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight  ( diet )
    eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight
  2. Follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons  ( diet )
    follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons
     He has high blood pressure and must stick to a low-salt diet
    He has high blood pressure and must stick to a low-salt diet