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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Adjective
Yet changing dietary habits is crucial on these powerful drugs, especially since data shows that about half of people quit within a year, then rapidly regain weight.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
The 6 biggest changes in the new dietary guidelines, including a big boost in protein.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
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 27 Mar. 2026.
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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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