low-cal

[ loh-kal, -kal ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. containing fewer calories than usual or standard:

   a low-cal diet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of low-cal¹

low cal(orie)

Example Sentences

By Barbara Brody for Life by DailyBurn Forget colonics and ultra-low-cal juice fasts.

From The Daily Beast

Its supposedly low-cal fat-free frozen dessert, which CremaLita advertised had just 60 calories in a small four-ounce serving.

From The Daily Beast

Breakfast at the Hampton Inn is great: They have low-cal yogurt, fresh fruit, Special K.

From The Daily Beast