noun
- the food and drink that a person or animal regularly consumes
- a special course of food to which a person restricts themselves for medical reasons or to lose weight
- a legislative assembly in certain countries
Usage: formal; political
verb
- to restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight
Examples
- A balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- The doctor recommended a low-sodium diet for his heart condition.
- She decided to diet before her wedding.
- His diet consists mainly of fast food and soda.
- The Mediterranean diet is known for its health benefits.
- Many people diet unsuccessfully because they don’t change their habits permanently.
- The Japanese Diet passed new legislation yesterday.