Lite

/laɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A product or version that is lighter or less in terms of calories, fat, or other content.
I bought a lite that contains only 100 calories.
adjective
A variant spelling of 'light' used to describe a product that is lower in calories, fat, or alcohol.
I prefer to drink lite beer when I'm out with friends.
Simplified or less complex version of something.
The app offers a lite version that has fewer features.
Having a lower intensity or a less serious character.
This is a lite read that's perfect for summer vacation.

Etymology

A simplified spelling of 'light', used primarily in marketing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lite beer
A beer that has fewer calories than regular beer.
lite reading
Reading material that is not intensive or challenging.
lite version
A version of a product that is less intense or has fewer attributes.

Related Words

light
Having little weight; not heavy.
diet
A special course of food to which a person restricts themselves.

Slang Meanings

Something that is easy-going or relaxed.
We're just having a lite night in.
Describing a situation that is not serious.
The party was pretty lite, just music and good vibes.