protein

noun
UK: /ˈproʊ.tiːn/
US: /ˈproʊ.tiːn/

  1. A substance found in food and drink that is essential for the body to grow and be healthy.

    1. Meat is a good source of protein. [ ] [ ]
    2. This diet is very high in protein and low in carbohydrates so it is good for athletes. [ ] [ ]

  2. Organic compounds made of amino acids that are essential for the structure and function of living cells and viruses.

    1. The building blocks of protein are amino acids. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are studying how this specific protein interacts with other molecules within the cell. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

albumin globulin peptide

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "protein" in English means: A substance found in food and drink that is essential for the body to grow and be healthy., Organic compounds made of amino acids that are essential for the structure and function of living cells and viruses..

The phonetic transcription of "protein" is /ˈproʊ.tiːn/ in British English and /ˈproʊ.tiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "protein": albumin, globulin, peptide.

Example usage of "protein": "Meat is a good source of protein.". More examples on the page.