caloric

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noun

ca·​lo·​ric kə-ˈlȯr-ik 

1

: a supposed form of matter formerly held responsible for the phenomena of heat and combustion

2

archaic : heat

caloric

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adjective

1

: of or relating to heat

2

: of, relating to, or containing calories

calorically

kə-ˈlȯr-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of caloric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In one study on 4:3 intermittent fasting, restricting caloric intake by 80% on fasting days showed benefits.2 Some people following 4:3 intermittent fasting choose to restrict their calories more or less than this, as some flexibility is allowed. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025

Kelce explained that his lifestyle had changed after the sport, since he was no longer required to maintain the high caloric intake of an offensive lineman. —Caroline Blair, People.com, 15 May 2025

Adjective

The randomized clinical trial found that participants who followed a 4:3 intermittent fasting regimen lost more weight than those who followed a daily caloric restriction plan—despite both groups receiving identical behavioral support and exercise guidance. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025

Focus on Leaner Cuts of Meat Swapping out the cut of meat can change the caloric and fat contents. —Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French calorique, from Latin calor

First Known Use

Noun

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for caloric

• dysphoric
• euphoric
• folkloric
• historic
• plethoric
• pyloric
• anaphoric
• metaphoric
• meteoric
• paregoric
• prehistoric
• pyrophoric

Kids Definition

caloric

adjective

ca·​lor·​ic

kə-ˈlȯr-ik,

-ˈlōr-,

-ˈlär-;

ˈkal-ə-rik

1

: of or relating to heat

2

: relating to or containing calories

calorically

-i-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Medical Definition

caloric

adjective

ca·​lo·​ric kə-ˈlȯr-ik, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär-; ˈkal-ə-rik 

1

: of or relating to heat

2

: of or relating to calories

calorically

kə-ˈlȯr-i-k(ə-)lē, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär- 

adverb