di·e·tary
ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē 
-ˌte-rē
: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet
dietary guidelines
plural dietaries
: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population
Examples of dietary in a Sentence
Adjective
Many of our patients have special dietary needs.
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The multi-course al fresco dinner, served on the deck, accommodated dietary restrictions easily and was delicious.
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Adjective
Based on age, the packaging recommends different serving sizes to meet different dietary needs.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
The multi-course al fresco dinner, served on the deck, accommodated dietary restrictions easily and was delicious.
—Tanvi Chheda, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Dietary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietary. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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dietary
1 of 2 noun
di·etary
ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē
plural dietaries
: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population
dietary
2 of 2 adjective
: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet
a dietary disease
dietary habits
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