diet pill

American  

noun

1. a tablet or capsule containing chemical substances that aid in reducing or controlling body weight, usually by suppressing the appetite.

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Etymology

Origin of diet pill

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The company’s existing diet pill, Alli, is “almost immaterial” to its U.S. portfolio and less effective than GLP-1s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“The plastics are a diet pill for these animals,” said Karin Kvale, a carbon cycle scientist at GNS Science in New Zealand.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2022

Obviously a diet pill — I was super into fitness and I love cupcakes— like it all made sense a little bit, but it wasn’t my own brand.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2019

A diabetes drug here, a heart medication there, a diet pill, a cancer treatment.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2014

Harry Hill's Cream Of TV Burp is out now Photograph: Danny Martindale/Getty 1 A diet pill To take away all the calories after Christmas lunch.

From The Guardian • Dec. 21, 2012