O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

calorie

/kæləri/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does calorie mean?

noun

A unit of energy, especially the energy value of a particular food or drink, expressed in joules or kilocalories.

Example

"The nutrition label on the energy bar listed 250 calories per serving."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for calorie

Antonyms of calorie

Rhymes with calorie