cal
Translation
calorie
Examples
This snack is only 100 cals.
This snack is only 100 calories.
Grammar Patterns
((a number of)) cals a measure of energy in food This snack is only 100 cals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: energy, joule
Etymology
Short for 'calorie', from French 'calorie', from Latin 'calor' (heat).
Memory Tips
Think of 'cal' as in 'cal'culating the energy in your food.