basal metabolic rate

noun

: the rate at which heat is given off by an organism at complete rest

Examples of basal metabolic rate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Following a diet rich in whole foods, especially protein-rich foods, is an effective way to improve and maintain your basal metabolic rate (BMR). — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026

By the end of gestation, a woman’s total energy expenditure can reach roughly twice her basal metabolic rate. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Feb. 2026

Foundational research from the 1980s and 1990s based on the 23-day Tour de France bike race set that limit at four to five times a person’s basal metabolic rate (BMR), defined as the energy required to maintain the body at rest. — Jason Dinh, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2025

The spa features the InBody 570 Analysis, a comprehensive diagnostic tool that measures body composition, muscle mass, basal metabolic rate and water distribution. — Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

basal metabolic rate

noun

: the rate at which heat is given off by an organism at complete rest

Medical Definition

basal metabolic rate

noun

: the rate at which heat is given off by an organism at complete rest