CALORIE
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Calorie.
How to pronounce calorie:
US
Calorie - as a noun
Unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gram caloriesmall calorieA unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kilocalorie17kilogram calorielarge calorienutritionist's calorieExample Sentences
"I try to limit my calorie intake to maintain a healthy weight."
"The label on the cereal box shows the amount of calories per serving."
"A gram of protein or carbohydrates contains approximately 4 calories."
"Running for 30 minutes burns around 300 calories."
"Eating a slice of cake adds hundreds of calories to your daily total."
Word Game Points
Is CALORIE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, calorie is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CALORIE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is CALORIE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, calorie is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCALORIE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is CALORIE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, calorie is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCALORIE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
