carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
-drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
Examples of carbohydrate in a Sentence
a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate
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Focusing on a snack that is rich in carbohydrates and proteins will help rebuild and restore muscles.
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Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Milk contains a combination of protein, carbohydrates, and fat; the latter depends on the type of milk.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
Biotin is a B complex vitamin that helps your body break down amino acids and carbohydrates to use for energy.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Eggs Protein is more satiating than fat or carbohydrates, and your body absorbs protein from eggs particularly well, stimulating PYY and GLP-1, while suppressing ghrelin.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
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Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Milk contains a combination of protein, carbohydrates, and fat; the latter depends on the type of milk.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
Biotin is a B complex vitamin that helps your body break down amino acids and carbohydrates to use for energy.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Eggs Protein is more satiating than fat or carbohydrates, and your body absorbs protein from eggs particularly well, stimulating PYY and GLP-1, while suppressing ghrelin.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carbohydrate
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“Carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbohydrate. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt
-drət
: any of various compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, or celluloses) most of which are formed by plants and are a major animal food
Medical Definition
carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
-ˌdrāt, -drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
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