English · Body & Health
fat
/fæt/
[/fæt/]
oily nutrient
Beginnernoun
Definition
An oily substance found in many foods that stores energy in the body. It is also a nutrient needed in moderate amounts.
Example
Avocados and nuts contain healthy fat that the body needs to absorb certain vitamins.
Avocados and nuts contain healthy fat that the body needs to absorb certain vitamins.
Etymology
From Old English 'fǣtt', originally a past participle meaning 'fattened'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used as a noun for the nutrient and as an adjective describing body size or thickness.