fat (Meaning)
fat (n)
a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
excess bodily weight
fat (v)
make fat or plump
fat (a)
having an (over)abundance of flesh
containing or composed of fat
fat (s)
having a relatively large diameter
lucrative
marked by great fruitfulness
fat (n.)
A large tub, cistern, or vessel; a vat.
A measure of quantity, differing for different commodities.
An oily liquid or greasy substance making up the main bulk of the adipose tissue of animals, and widely distributed in the seeds of plants. See Adipose tissue, under Adipose.
The best or richest productions; the best part; as, to live on the fat of the land.
Work. containing much blank, or its equivalent, and, therefore, profitable to the compositor.
fat (superl.)
Abounding with fat
Fleshy; characterized by fatness; plump; corpulent; not lean; as, a fat man; a fat ox.
Oily; greasy; unctuous; rich; -- said of food.
Exhibiting the qualities of a fat animal; coarse; heavy; gross; dull; stupid.
Fertile; productive; as, a fat soil; a fat pasture.
Rich; producing a large income; desirable; as, a fat benefice; a fat office; a fat job.
Abounding in riches; affluent; fortunate.
Of a character which enables the compositor to make large wages; -- said of matter containing blank, cuts, or many leads, etc.; as, a fat take; a fat page.
fat (a.)
To make fat; to fatten; to make plump and fleshy with abundant food; as, to fat fowls or sheep.
fat (v. i.)
To grow fat, plump, and fleshy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fat
fat Sentence Examples
- The fatty acids in butter make it a rich and flavorful spread.
- The fat content of a food can be reduced by using low-fat or non-fat ingredients.
- Some fats are good for you, while others are not.
- Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and can raise your cholesterol levels.
- Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and can help lower your cholesterol levels.
- Trans fats are created when liquid oils are turned into solid fats, and they are unhealthy.
- The fat in meat can be trimmed off before cooking to reduce the fat content of the dish.
- Olive oil is a healthy fat that can be used in cooking and salad dressings.
- The fat in avocados is monounsaturated, which is a healthy type of fat.
- Eating too much fat can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
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The fatty acids in butter make it a rich and flavorful spread.
The fat content of a food can be reduced by using low-fat or non-fat ingredients.
Some fats are good for you, while others are not.
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and can raise your cholesterol levels.
