fats

[ fats ]

/ fæts /

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noun

(used with a plural verb) cattle fattened and ready for market.

Origin of fats

plural of fat

Words nearby fats

fatima, fatimid, fatling, fatly, fatness, fats, fatshan, fatshedera, fatsia, fatso, fatstock

Definition for fats (2 of 4)

fat

[ fat ]

/ fæt /

adjective, fat·ter, fat·test.

having too much flabby tissue; corpulent; obese: a fat person.

plump; well-fed: a good, fat chicken.

consisting of or containing fat; greasy; oily: fat gravy; fat meat.

profitable, as an office: a fat job on the city commission.

affording good opportunities, especially for gain: a fat business contract.

wealthy; prosperous; rich: He grew fat on dishonest profits.

big, broad, or extended; thick: a fat sheaf of bills.

plentiful; abundant: a fat supply of food.

plentifully supplied: a fat larder; a fat feast.

dull; stupid: fat clumsiness of manner.

abounding in a particular element: Fat pine is rich in resin.

(of paint) having more oil than pigment. Compare lean²(def 6).

(of coal) highly bituminous; rich in volatile hydrocarbons.

Ceramics. long¹(def 25).

fertile, as land: Everything grows in this fat soil.

noun

any of several white or yellowish greasy substances, forming the chief part of adipose tissue of animals and also occurring in plants, that when pure are colorless, odorless, and tasteless and are either solid or liquid esters of glycerol with fatty acids; fats are insoluble in water or cold alcohol but soluble in ether, chloroform, or benzene: used in the manufacture of soap, paints, and other protective coatings and in cooking.

animal tissue containing much of this substance; loose flesh; flabbiness: to have rolls of fat around one's waist.

the richest or best part of anything.

obesity; corpulence: In his later years, he inclined to fat.

Slang. especially profitable or advantageous work.

an overabundance or excess; superfluity.

action or lines in a dramatic part that permit an actor to display abilities.

Also phat. Also called lift. Typesetting. matter that can be composed easily and profitably, especially from standing type, illustrations, or the like: fat work. Compare lean²(def 11).

verb (used with or without object), fat·ted, fat·ting.

to make or become fat.

Origin of fat

before 1000; Middle English; Old English fǣtt, orig. past participle of fǣtan to cram, load, adorn; cognate with Gothic fētjan to adorn; akin to vat

SYNONYMS FOR fat

1 portly, adipose, pudgy. See stout.

3 unctuous, fatty.

4 lucrative, remunerative.

8 copious.

10 sluggish.

15 rich, fruitful, productive.

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ANTONYMS FOR fat

1 thin.

3 lean.

10 clever.

15 sterile, barren.

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OTHER WORDS FROM fat

fat·less, adjective fat·like, adjective de·fat, verb (used with object), de·fat·ted, de·fat·ting. o·ver·fat, adjective

un·fat·ted, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH fat

fat phat

Definition for fats (3 of 4)

Waller

[ wol-er, waw-ler ]

/ ˈwɒl ər, ˈwɔ lər /

noun

Edmund,1607–87, English poet.

ThomasFats,1904–43, U.S. jazz pianist and songwriter.

Definition for fats (4 of 4)

Domino

[ dom-uh-noh ]

/ ˈdɒm əˌnoʊ /

noun

AntoineFats,born 1928, U.S. rhythm-and-blues pianist, singer, and composer.

Example sentences from the Web for fats

This means supplying proteins and fats because our bodies tend to need to eat less frequently when we consume them.

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First I cut out all fats, then all carbs, then practically all solid food.

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These include carbs and protein and fats, minerals and vitamins and electrolytes.

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Instead, the baby flies simply ferment the cheese, break down its fats, and cause it to become extremely soft.

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However, fats and oils can provide a protective coating for bacteria, a way for them to survive even moderate scrubbing.

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In other words, the human body is an engine; protein keeps it in repair; fats and carbohydrates are the fuel to run it.

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To keep warm and fat, the animal must, in the second place, have food containing carbohydrates and fats.

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We can conserve wheat and meat, sugar and fats, and be none the worse for it, but we must use milk.

Food Guide for War Service at Home |Katharine Blunt, Frances L. Swain, and Florence Powdermaker
All fats, when saponified, yield soaps and either glycerol or (more rarely) some of the other alcohols which are described below.

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Speaking generally, the foods which tend to put on weight are the starches, such as bread and potatoes, sugars and fats.

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British Dictionary definitions for fats (1 of 5)

domino ¹

/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /

noun plural -noes

a small rectangular block used in dominoes, divided on one side into two equal areas, each of which is either blank or marked with from one to six dots

(modifier) exhibiting the domino effect a domino pattern of takeovers

Word Origin for domino

C19: from French, from Italian, perhaps from domino! master, said by the winner

British Dictionary definitions for fats (2 of 5)

domino ²

/ (ˈdɒmɪˌnəʊ) /

noun plural -noes or -nos

a large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade

the eye mask worn with such a cloak

Word Origin for domino

C18: from French or Italian, probably from Latin dominus lord, master

British Dictionary definitions for fats (3 of 5)

Domino

/ (ˈdɒmɪnəʊ) /

noun

Fats. real name Antoine Domino born 1928, US rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. His singles include "Ain't that a Shame" (1955) and "Blueberry Hill" (1956)

British Dictionary definitions for fats (4 of 5)

fat

/ (fæt) /

noun

any of a class of naturally occurring soft greasy solids that are esters of glycerol and certain fatty acids. They are present in some plants and in the adipose tissue of animals, forming a reserve energy source, and are used in making soap and paint and in the food industry See also oil (def. 1)

vegetable or animal tissue containing fat Related adjectives: adipose, lipoid, stearic

corpulence, obesity, or plumpness

the best or richest part of something

a part in a play that gives an actor a good opportunity to show his talents

chew the fat slang

to argue over a point
to talk idly; gossip

the fat is in the fire an irrevocable action has been taken, esp one from which dire consequences are expected

the fat of the land the best that is obtainable

adjective fatter or fattest

having much or too much flesh or fat

consisting of or containing fat; greasy fat pork

profitable; lucrative a fat year

affording great opportunities a fat part in the play

fertile or productive a fat land

thick, broad, or extended a fat log of wood

having a high content of a particular material or ingredient, such as resin in wood or oil in paint

plentifully supplied a fat larder

slang empty; stupid get this into your fat head

slang very little or none; minimal (in phrases such as a fat chance, a fat lot of good, etc)

verb fats, fatting or fatted

to make or become fat; fatten

Derived forms of fat

fatless, adjective fatlike, adjective fatly, adverb fatness, noun

fattish, adjective

Word Origin for fat

Old English fǣtt, past participle of fǣtan to cram; related to Old Norse feita, Old High German feizen to fatten; compare Gothic fētjan to adorn

British Dictionary definitions for fats (5 of 5)

Waller

/ (ˈwɒlə) /

noun

Edmund. 1606–87, English poet and politician, famous for his poem "Go, Lovely Rose"

Fats, real name Thomas Waller. 1904–43, US jazz pianist and singer

Medical definitions for fats

fat

[ făt ]

n.

Any of various soft, solid, or semisolid organic compounds constituting the esters of glycerol and fatty acids and their associated organic groups.

A mixture of such compounds occurring widely in organic tissue, especially in the adipose tissue of animals and in the seeds, nuts, and fruits of plants.

Adipose tissue.

Obesity; corpulence.

Other words from fat

fat adj.

Scientific definitions for fats

fat

[ făt ]

Any of a large number of oily compounds that are widely found in plant and animal tissues and serve mainly as a reserve source of energy. In mammals, fat, or adipose tissue, is deposited beneath the skin and around the internal organs, where it also protects and insulates against heat loss. Fat is a necessary, efficient source of energy. An ounce of fat contains more than twice as much stored energy as does an ounce of protein or carbohydrates and is digested more slowly, resulting in the sensation of satiety after eating. It also enhances the taste, aroma, and texture of food. Fats are made chiefly of triglycerides, each molecule of which contains three fatty acids. Dietary fat supplies humans with essential fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid. Fat also regulates cholesterol metabolism and is a precursor of prostaglandins. See more at saturated fat unsaturated fat.

Cultural definitions for fats

fats

Organic compounds that serve as a reserve of energy for the body. Fat is stored in the body's fat tissues, which provide support, protection, and insulation for the body and its organs. A balanced diet must include some fats because, in addition to providing energy for the body, they are necessary for the absorption of certain vitamins.

notes for fats

Many people consume too much fat in their diet; this imbalance can contribute to various diseases (such as disorders of the heart). Some fats, called saturated fats, have been found to raise the level of cholesterol in the blood, whereas other fats, called unsaturated fats, may help reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Idioms and Phrases with fats

fat

In addition to the idioms beginning with fat

fat cat
fat chance
fat city
fate worse than death, a
fat farm
fat is in the fire, the
fat lot
fat of the land, the

also see:

chew the fat
kill the fatted calf

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fats

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Origin of fats

Words nearby fats

Definition for fats (2 of 4)

adjective, fat·ter, fat·test.

noun

verb (used with or without object), fat·ted, fat·ting.

Origin of fat

SYNONYMS FOR fat

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Definition for fats (3 of 4)

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Example sentences from the Web for fats

British Dictionary definitions for fats (1 of 5)

noun plural -noes

Word Origin for domino

British Dictionary definitions for fats (2 of 5)

noun plural -noes or -nos

Word Origin for domino

British Dictionary definitions for fats (3 of 5)

noun

British Dictionary definitions for fats (4 of 5)

noun

adjective fatter or fattest

verb fats, fatting or fatted

Derived forms of fat

Word Origin for fat

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Other words from fat

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notes for fats

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