English · Word Candidate

lite

/laɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lites · liter · litest · liting

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Meaning · English

Abridged or lesser; being a simpler or unpaid version of a product.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.

Adjective

Dinner consisted of crackers, some broccoli and a salad with lite ranch dressing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A window pane

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

NounRegister: UK

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “lite” mean?

Abridged or lesser; being a simpler or unpaid version of a product.

Is “lite” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.