caloric

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noun

ca·​lo·​ric kə-ˈlȯr-ik How to pronounce caloric (audio)
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 adverb

Examples of caloric in a Sentence

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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 See All Example Sentences for caloric

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of caloric was in 1792

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“Caloric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caloric. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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
1
: of or relating to heat
2
: of or relating to calories

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