low-fat

UK: ˌləʊ ˈfæt | US: ˌloʊ ˈfæt

Definition

  1. adj. containing reduced amounts of fat

  2. adj. designed to be lower in fat content (e.g., food products)

Structure
low <not high>fat <lipid>
Etymology

The compound "low-fat" combines "low" (Old English hlāw, meaning "not elevated in amount") and "fat" (Old English fǣtt, meaning "greasy substance"). It emerged in the mid-20th century with the rise of dietary awareness, logically describing products engineered to reduce fat content. The morphemes retain their original meanings, directly reflecting the word's purpose.

Examples

  1. She prefers low-fat yogurt for breakfast.

  2. The supermarket introduced a new line of low-fat snacks.

  3. Doctors often recommend low-fat diets for heart health.

  4. This recipe substitutes cream with low-fat milk.

  5. The label confirms the cheese is genuinely low-fat.