dietary
Americanadjective
adjective
noun
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a regulated diet
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a system of dieting
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of dietary
1400–50; late Middle English dietarie system of diet. See diet 1, -ary
Example Sentences
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For generations of office workers in Mumbai, home-cooked meals have remained deeply tied to family routine, culture and dietary preferences - making the daily lunchbox an essential part of working life in the fast-paced city.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Brilliant, elusive and charming when he wants to be, Hannibal may have come closer than any other cultural icon to humanizing this tribe of dietary renegades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In addition to vitamin C, guava also provides vitamin A, folate, dietary fiber, and small amounts of iron.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
The result is a smarter assistant that knows your writing style, remembers your dietary restrictions or picks up a project where you left off.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
From the sound of it, had I stayed in California I might have ended up in a cult or at the very least practicing some weird dietary restriction.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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