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calorie

Pronunciation: [ˈkæləri]

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Learn how to use calorie in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “nutrition”

(noun) a unit that measures energy in food. When you eat, the food gives you calories that your body uses to do things like run, play, and think.

Example

An apple contains about 95 calories, which helps give you energy for the day.

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That snack is very high in calories, which isn't good if you want to stay healthy.

Example

How many calories are in that slice of pizza?

Context: “fitness”

(noun) a measure used to talk about the amount of energy you use when you move your body. When you exercise, your body burns calories to keep going.

Example

Running can burn hundreds of calories in just one hour.

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Sitting for too long can result in burning very few calories.

Example

How many calories do you think you'll burn during our hike?

How to pronounce calorie

Pronunciation: [ˈkæləri]

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