calories

American  

[kal-uh-reez] / ˈkæl ə riz /

noun

1. the plural of calorie.

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Example Sentences

Government guidelines, which are updated every five years, currently recommend keeping these fats to less than 10% of a person’s daily consumed calories.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And it’s especially hydrating — probably 2-3 bananas per can, which you can bring anywhere and you don’t have to worry about moldy bananas. And just 50 calories — Naked’s coconut water has 60.”

From Los Angeles Times

When the researchers looked at everyone in the study together, they did not see an overall increase in calories or grams of food consumed at a buffet-style breakfast after the different diets.

From Science Daily

In his first special, “Yes Ma’am, ”comedian and Mississippi native Jay Jurden burns verbal calories while showing the world why queer men from the South are often undefeated at being hilarious and relatable.

From Los Angeles Times

Soybean oil consumption in the U.S. has increased dramatically over the past century, rising from about 2% of total calories to nearly 10% today.

From Science Daily