dietary

1 of 2

adjective

di·​e·​tary ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē 

-ˌte-rē

: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet

dietary guidelines

dietarily

ˌdī-ə-ˈter-ə-lē 

-ˈte-rə-

adverb

dietary

2 of 2

noun

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Raisins are also an excellent source of dietary fiber, said Martin. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026

Data on dietary habits exists in a few cookbooks, but researchers have to employ highly specialized methods in order to glean what the status of their health was. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026

Noun

All guests are sent pre-arrival preference sheets to note any dietaries or special requests, such as caviar (at extra cost). —Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024

Keto-Apple Cider Vinegar is both a dietary and a miracle formula. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1585, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dietary

• dietary law
• dietary supplement

Rhymes for dietary

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blackberry
• blueberry
• canary
• cranberry
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry

Kids Definition

dietary

adjective

di·​etary

ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē

: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of diet

Medical Definition

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

dietarily

ˌdī-ə-ˈter-ə-lē 

adverb