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Calories

Verb / ˈkælɜ:i:z / Another word for calories — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Calories are a unit of measurement used to determine the amount of energy in food.

Synonyms & similar words

largecalorie smallcalorie kilogramcalorie calorie kilocalorie gramcalorie nutritionistscalorie energy nutrients kilojoules nutrition fuel sustenance vitality nourishment consumption ingestion intake sustenance metabolism

Synonyms by register

Formal

joules kilocalories therms

Informal

points energy units fuel

Literary

vital spark life force

Antonyms

energy nourishment sustenance vitality strength power

Common collocations

  • burning calories
  • counting calories
  • empty calories
  • low calorie
  • calorie intake
  • calorie deficit
  • daily calories

Word family

noun calorie

Usage note

Calories are a unit of energy, often associated with food. While technically a scientific term, it's commonly used in everyday language regarding diet and nutrition.

Example sentences

  1. I burned 200 calories while running on the treadmill.
  2. A candy bar has a lot of calories.
  3. I need to watch my calorie intake if I want to lose weight.
  4. The nutrition label on the cereal box tells you how many calories are in each serving.
  5. I burned off all the calories I ate at dinner by going for a walk.

Quotes

  • Calories don't count on the weekend.
  • I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants that much.
  • I'm on a seafood diet. I see food and I eat it.

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