Phrase guide

liquid diet

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A diet that consists mostly of liquids, or soft foods that melt at room temperature.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: nutrition

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noun

Meaning 2

a diet of foods that can be served in liquid or strained form (plus custards or puddings); prescribed after certain kinds of surgery

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: diet

Narrower terms: clear liquid diet

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