weight-watcher

[weyt-woch-er]

noun

1. a person who is dieting to lose or maintain their weight.

weight watcher

noun

1. a person who tries to lose weight, esp by dieting

Other Word Forms

• weight-watching adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of weight watcher¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

Just like a weight-watcher caught with a jam doughnut – it's best to have a convincing explanation ready.

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Public health advocates and policy experts said the proposal could undermine a hallmark of Mr. Bloomberg’s tenure: turning New York City into the weight-watcher capital of the world, replete with calorie counters and advertisements comparing soda to liquid fat.

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