intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk 

1

: an opening through which fluid enters an enclosure

2

a

: a taking in

b(1)

: the amount taken in

(2)

: something (such as energy) taken in : input

Synonyms

• input

Examples of intake in a Sentence

You should limit your daily intake of fats and sugars.

a larger intake of fluids

the recommended daily intakes of selected vitamins

a sudden intake of breath

Recent Examples on the Web

This phenomenon is attributed to an overabundance of nutrient intake and the presence of invasive species such as crayfish and clams. —Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Bring intake, planning, execution and reporting into one system. —Ryan Austin, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

The diet also encourages the moderate consumption of poultry and fish, and a lower intake of red meat. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

Alex Cooper is focusing on protein intake. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing intake

• intake manifold

Rhymes for intake

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• eastlake
• forsake
• handshake
• headache

Kids Definition

intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk 

1

: a place where liquid or air is taken into something (as a pump)

2

: the act of taking in

an intake of breath

3

: something taken in

inadequate food intake

Medical Definition

intake

noun

in·​take ˈin-ˌtāk 

1

: the act or process of taking in

intake and exhalation of gases

2

: the amount taken in

reduce fluid intake to four cups daily

—D. R. Zimmerman