What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonfat
Example
I prefer nonfat milk in my coffee. [nonfat: adjective]
Example
She follows a nonfat diet to maintain her weight. [nonfat: noun]
lean
Example
We grilled some lean chicken for dinner. [lean: adjective]
Example
He's been trying to eat more lean proteins to build muscle. [lean: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nonfat and lean are both commonly used in the context of healthy eating and fitness, but nonfat is more commonly used to describe food and drink, while lean is more versatile and can be used to describe both food and people/animals.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nonfat and lean?
Both nonfat and lean are relatively informal words, but nonfat may be slightly more formal due to its clinical connotation.
