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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Red Kidney Beans Kidney beans are loaded with nutrients like protein, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
Good sources of high-quality protein include: Fish Greek yogurt
Lean chicken or beef
Lentils
Smoothies with protein powder
Tofu
A carbohydrate to protein ratio of 3-to-1 is typically recommended for pre-workout snacks.
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—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
Studies indicate that cannabis users often have better carbohydrate metabolism and lower fasting insulin levels compared to non-users, suggesting the body can use insulin more effectively.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
For someone so obsessed with the granular details of carbohydrates and fueling, Roche runs with an easy, excitable freedom.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
Good sources of high-quality protein include: Fish Greek yogurt
Lean chicken or beef
Lentils
Smoothies with protein powder
Tofu
A carbohydrate to protein ratio of 3-to-1 is typically recommended for pre-workout snacks.
3.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025
Studies indicate that cannabis users often have better carbohydrate metabolism and lower fasting insulin levels compared to non-users, suggesting the body can use insulin more effectively.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
For someone so obsessed with the granular details of carbohydrates and fueling, Roche runs with an easy, excitable freedom.
—Devin Kelly, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
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 2 May. 2025.
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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
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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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