calorie
ˈkæləri
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Definition of calorie - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
energy unitTECH.unit of energy in food equal to 4.2 kilojoulesTECH.
  • This snack contains 100 calories.
kilocalorie large calorie
2.
small calorieTECH.unit of energy equal to 4.2 joulesTECH.
  • The small calorie is used in chemistry.
gram calorie small calorie
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Expressions with calorie

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food or drink with very high calories
That triple chocolate cake is a real calorie bomb.
containing a large amount of calories
High-calorie snacks can lead to weight gain.
having fewer calories than usual
This low-calorie snack is perfect for dieters.
table showing the calorie content of foods
She checked the calorie chart to plan her diet.
amount of calories eaten or drunk in a certain time
Her calorie intake is lower than recommended.
number of calories contained in a specific food or drink item
The calorie content of this yogurt is clearly shown on the label.

Origin of calorie

French, calorie (heat unit)

Terms with calorie included in their meaning

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weight loss
diet with extremely low calorie intake
bodybuilding
high-calorie drink for muscle growth
low-calabbr.
abr: low calorie
having fewer calories than usual
cal.abbr.
abr: calorie
unit measuring energy in food or drink
cooking
style of cooking focusing on low-calorie dishes
bodybuilding
bulk with excessive calorie intake and fat gain
food
edible powder or jelly from an Asian tuber used in low-calorie cooking
weight loss
diet limiting calorie intake to reduce weight

Examples of calorie in a sentence

  • Each bite added a calorie.
  • A calorie is a unit of energy.
  • Calories are often counted in diets.

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  1. French:calorie, ...
  2. German:Kalorie, ...
  3. Italian:caloria, ...
  4. Spanish:caloría, caloría pequeña, ...
  5. Portuguese:caloria, pequena caloria, ...
  6. Chinese:卡路里, 小卡, ...
  7. Japanese:カロリー, 小カロリー, ...
  8. Arabic:سعرة حرارية, سعرة صغيرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָלוֹרִיָּה, קָלוֹרְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:калория, ...
  11. Ukrainian:калорія, ...
  12. Hindi:कैलोरी, छोटी कैलोरी, ...

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