diet

US /ˈdaɪ.ət/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ət/
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1.

the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats

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A healthy diet includes plenty of fruits and vegetables.
The panda's diet consists almost entirely of bamboo.
2.

a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for medical reasons

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She's on a strict diet to lose weight for the wedding.
My doctor recommended a low-sodium diet due to my high blood pressure.
1.

restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight or for medical reasons

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I need to start dieting if I want to fit into that dress.
He has been dieting for months to improve his health.