calorie
🇺🇸
/ˈkæləri/
🇬🇧
/ˈkæləri/
noun
R
A unit that measures the energy in food
An apple has about 95 calories, which gives your body energy.
R
A unit that measures heat energy
When you burn fuel, it releases heat measured in calories.
translation
A unit that measures the energy in food; A unit that measures heat energy
Word Forms
Plural
calories