dietary

1 of 2

adjective

di·​e·​tary ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē 

-ˌte-rē

: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of a diet

dietary guidelines

dietarily

ˌdī-ə-ˈter-ə-lē 

-ˈte-rə-

adverb

dietary

2 of 2

noun

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Additionally, some people avoid fish or soy for religious, ethical, or personal dietary reasons. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Magnesium performs many important bodily functions and is best consumed through dietary sources. —Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1585, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dietary

• dietary law
• dietary supplement

Kids Definition

dietary

adjective

di·​etary

ˈdī-ə-ˌter-ē

: of or relating to a diet or to the rules of diet

Medical Definition

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

dietarily

ˌdī-ə-ˈter-ə-lē 

adverb