Fasting

/ˈfæstɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink for a specified period.

Many people practice fasting as a way to detoxify their bodies.

A period during which one abstains from food or drink, often for religious or health reasons.

During Ramadan, Muslims engage in daily fasting from dawn until sunset.

A practice undertaken for spiritual reasons or as part of a dietary regimen.

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a weight loss strategy.

verb

To abstain from food and drink, either completely or partially, for a period of time.

She decided to fast for three days to prepare for the spiritual retreat.

To observe a period of abstinence from food and drink.

He was fasting for his health and to reset his digestive system.

From Old English 'fæstan', meaning to hold firmly or abstain.

breakfast:

The first meal of the day, traditionally eaten after fasting overnight.

water fast:

Fasting where only water is consumed, with no food allowed.

dry fast:

Fasting that involves abstaining from both food and water.

Fasting to lose weight quickly.

I'm just doing a three-day fast to kickstart my diet.

Taking a break from food to detox.

I'm on a detox fast this week to cleanse my system.