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calorie

noun
/ˈkæləri/

Meaning

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

Example Sentences

She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.

Example Expressions

count calories

Synonyms

energy unit, kilocalorie, food energy, joule

Antonyms

starvation, fasting

Collocations

calorie intake, calorie count, burn calories, high-calorie food

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