calorie
Translation
calorie
Examples
This meal is low in calories.
This meal is low in calories.
I'm trying to burn more calories.
I'm trying to burn more calories.
Grammar Patterns
((a number of)) calories a unit of energy An apple has about 95 calories.
Similar Words
Synonyms: energy unit, kilocalorie
Etymology
From Latin 'calor' meaning 'heat', indicating it's a unit of heat energy.
Memory Tips
Think of the Latin word 'calor' (heat) to remember that a calorie is a unit of energy, often associated with food.