obesity
/ə(ʊ)ˈbiːsɪti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: obesities
Meaning · English
The state of being obese.
Noun
Examples
The fowls, ducks, and goats all looked fat and thriving on the refuse food of a dense population, and the Chinamen's pigs were in a state of obesity that foreboded early death.
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).
Common questions
What does “obesity” mean?
The state of being obese.
Is “obesity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.