fats

[fats] / fæts /

NOUN

overweight, adipose tissue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flesh grease lard

STRONG

blubber bulk cellulite corpulence excess fatness flab obesity overabundance overflow paunch plethora suet superfluity surfeit surplus tallow

Antonyms

STRONG

lack necessity need scarcity want

Example Sentences

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They contain nitrates, high levels of sodium and saturated fats, and aromatic hydrocarbons that increase the risk of cancer, hypertension, and heart disease.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

You can also add granola with oats and nuts that contribute healthy fats that slow glucose absorption.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats and vitamins – about 150 known chemicals in total – have dominated the picture.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Earlier studies have shown that low oxygen levels can alter bile acids, substances produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and released into the intestines to help digest fats.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In the Before, I never ate McDonald’s because there were a million fancy burger places in the city and Mom avoided trans fats.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller