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calories

Pronunciation: [ˈkæləriz]

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

Context: “nutrition”

(noun) a unit of energy that we get from food. Our bodies use calories to do everything, like play, think, and even breathe. If you eat more calories than you use, you can gain weight.

Example

Eating an apple gives you about 95 calories, which can give you energy for the day.

Example

Skipping meals can lead to consuming too few calories, which might make you feel very tired.

Example

How many calories are in your favorite snack?

Context: “dieting”

(noun) the amount of energy you aim to eat or burn in a day for health reasons. People often count calories to help manage their weight, whether they want to lose, gain, or maintain it.

Example

She plans to eat 2000 calories each day to stay healthy.

Example

He didn't pay attention to calories and ended up feeling sluggish from overeating.

Example

What is the recommended number of calories for someone your age?

How to pronounce calories

Pronunciation: [ˈkæləriz]

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