C1nounfoodhealth
US/ˈkæl.ər.i/
UK/ˈkæl.ər.i/
a unit for measuring how much energy food gives your body
In context
A bowl of pho has fewer calories than many people expect.
An hour of fast cycling can burn around five hundred calories.
Bubble tea is delicious, but it is surprisingly high in calories.
Words that go with calorie
verb + noun
- burn caloriesSwimming is a great way to burn calories without hurting your knees.
- count caloriesShe stopped counting calories and started eating more vegetables.
noun + noun
- calorie intakeDoctors advised him to reduce his daily calorie intake.
- calorie countMany menus now show the calorie count of each dish.
adjective + preposition
- high in caloriesFried snacks are high in calories but low in nutrients.
adjective + noun
- empty caloriesSoft drinks are full of empty calories.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This cake has a lot of calorie.Correct: This cake has a lot of calories.