1
: of or relating to a ketone
also
: containing the characteristic chemical group of a ketone consisting of a carbonyl attached to two carbon atoms
keto acids
2
: ketogenic sense 2
Since keto dieting is restrictive it's a good idea to consult with your doctor before starting.—
Ted Kallmyer
Ted Kallmyer
: a ketogenic diet
Salad is great for keto, but the dressing might not be. When in doubt, skip it.—John Nicholson
John NicholsonKeto is a diet trend that cuts out carbohydrates and sugars to stop the blood sugar from spiking and have the body enter a state of ketosis, a process in which body burns fat for energy because it does not have enough carbohydrates to burn.—Dan Boudreaux
Dan Boudreaux
: ketone : ketone body
ketosis
Examples of keto in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Other Keto Flours Comparable to Almond Many other types of flour can be consumed on a keto diet.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024
New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
Here’s what experts had to say about the new research and why choosing a low-sugar diet could be a healthier alternative to keto.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for keto 
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.
Adjective
Meanwhile, the chocolate iteration has almond milk, almond butter, keto protein blend, cocoa and stevia.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Other Keto Flours Comparable to Almond Many other types of flour can be consumed on a keto diet.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Noun
Plenty of research has compared the pros (and cons) of different diets, from keto and paleo to intermittent fasting, and their effect on weight loss.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
Here’s what experts had to say about the new research and why choosing a low-sugar diet could be a healthier alternative to keto.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for keto
Dictionary Entries Near keto
Cite this Entry
“Keto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keto. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share