ca·lo·ric
kə-ˈlȯr-ik 
1
: a supposed form of matter formerly held responsible for the phenomena of heat and combustion
2
archaic
: heat
Examples of caloric in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Eating smaller portions can reduce caloric intake without sacrificing flavor.
—Raul Rosenthal, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The big picture: The South is known for its tasty (if not highly caloric) comfort food.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for caloric 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
General guidelines recommend that 45-65% of your daily caloric intake come from carbohydrates, about 200-300 grams daily.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Eating smaller portions can reduce caloric intake without sacrificing flavor.
—Raul Rosenthal, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
High in protein and fat, meals often include frozen fish, reindeer meat and horse liver—foods that provide the caloric density needed to fuel the body’s constant battle against the cold.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The big picture: The South is known for its tasty (if not highly caloric) comfort food.
—Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for caloric
Dictionary Entries Near caloric
Cite this Entry
“Caloric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caloric. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
caloric
adjective
ca·lo·ric
kə-ˈlȯr-ik, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär-; ˈkal-ə-rik
1
: of or relating to heat
2
: of or relating to calories
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share