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Diet

UK /["/ˈdaɪət/"]/US /["/ˈdaɪət/"]/

Definition

the food and drink that you eat and drink regularly

In simple words: The kinds of food a person eats regularly.

Examples

  • I need to change my diet to be healthier.
  • Following a strict diet can be challenging at times.
  • Her diet consists mainly of fruits and vegetables.
  • Many people choose a vegetarian diet for ethical reasons.
  • A balanced diet includes all the nutrients your body needs.

Usage notes

Use 'diet' to talk about eating habits. It's neutral and appropriate in both everyday conversations and written contexts. Avoid using it in very informal settings unless discussing casual food choices.

Grammar pattern

diet + noun (type of food)

Memory hint

Think of a 'die' and 'eat'—your food choices can help you live or 'die'.

Collocations

  • good
  • healthful
  • healthy
  • consume
  • eat
  • have
  • consist of something
  • contain something
  • in a/​the diet
  • on a diet
  • diet of
  • a diet high in something
  • a diet rich in something
  • strict
  • weight-loss
  • weight-reducing
  • follow
  • have
  • go on
  • drink
  • food
  • Coke™
  • on a diet

Synonyms

  • nutrition
  • regimen
  • meal plan
  • eating habits
  • food plan

Antonyms

  • feast
  • gluttony

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'die' — they sound similar but have different meanings.
  • Using 'diets' as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Saying 'make a diet' instead of 'follow a diet' or 'start a diet'.