di·e·tary
ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē 
-ˌte-rē
: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet
dietary guidelines
plural dietaries
: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population
Examples of dietary in a Sentence
Adjective
Many of our patients have special dietary needs.
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Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
It’s been a dietary staple in many cultures for decades, and its use dates back to the Stone Age.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
Keto-Apple Cider Vinegar is both a dietary and a miracle formula.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
Studying the dietary preferences of males like Orion, who often run afoul of humans while searching for territories, is especially vital.
—Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
It’s been a dietary staple in many cultures for decades, and its use dates back to the Stone Age.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
All guests are sent pre-arrival preference sheets to note any dietaries or special requests, such as caviar (at extra cost).
—Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2024
Keto-Apple Cider Vinegar is both a dietary and a miracle formula.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Jan. 2024
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“Dietary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietary. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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dietary
1 of 2 noun
di·etary
ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē
plural dietaries
: the kinds and amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual, group, or population
dietary
2 of 2 adjective
: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet
a dietary disease
dietary habits
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