bantings
|ban-ting-s|
/ˈbæntɪŋz/
(banting)
following Banting's low-carb diet
Etymology
'banting' originates from English, specifically the surname 'Banting' (William Banting), where the name became associated with the diet he promoted.
'banting' arose in the mid-19th century after William Banting published his 'Letter on Corpulence' (1863); the surname came to be used as a noun and verb for the dietary practice and eventually the common noun 'banting'.
Initially, it meant 'the diet advocated by William Banting', but over time it broadened to mean 'dieting or weight reduction by dietary restriction' in general.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'banting': diets or dieting methods, especially the low‑carbohydrate diet popularized in the 19th century by William Banting.
Several bantings were promoted in pamphlets during the 19th century as ways to reduce weight.
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Last updated: 2026/01/13 02:39