fat

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Cooking

n. oil, butter, or lard used in cooking.

n. any of various solid or liquid ester compounds used as a medium for heat transfer or as a nutritional component in food preparation.

“You should drain the excess fat from the pan before adding the vegetables.”

“The chef recommended using animal fat rather than vegetable oil to achieve a more authentic flavour profile in the traditional pastry.”

A1 · Beginner Informal

adj. having a lot of extra flesh on the body.

adj. carrying a significant amount of excess body fat; often carries a derogatory or informal register depending on context.

“The cat grew fat because it spent all day sleeping and eating.”

“The doctor advised the patient that being clinically fat increased the risk of developing cardiovascular complications later in life.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. thick, wide, or containing a lot of something.

adj. notably thick in diameter or substantial in volume.

Español:grueso

“He used a fat permanent marker to write the sign.”

“The executive received a fat bonus at the end of the fiscal year due to the company's record-breaking profits.”

C1 · Advanced Music Informal · Technical

adj. having a full, deep, and powerful sound.

adj. characterised by a rich, full-bodied timbre with prominent low-frequency resonance.

“The producer wanted a fat bass sound for the new dance track.”

“By layering multiple oscillators, the synthesist created a fat lead tone that cut through the dense arrangement of the rock anthem.”

C2 · Proficiency Sports Technical

v. to hit the ground with your club before hitting the ball.

v. to strike the turf behind the ball during a swing, resulting in a poor shot with reduced distance.

“I fatted my iron shot and the ball only went half the distance.”

“The amateur golfer tended to fat his wedge shots whenever he played from a soft, damp lie.”