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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While eating dates daily can be part of a balanced diet, experts suggest being mindful of portion size to avoid excessive sugar and carbohydrate intake.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
The key carbohydrates in this tropical fruit include starch, sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose), and non-starch polysaccharides (such as pectin and cellulose), which comprise part of dietary fiber.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Protein takes longer to digest than many carbohydrates, which can help reduce hunger between meals and support more stable energy and appetite control.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
The carbohydrates in oats help your body absorb energy steadily, which prevents you from craving as much sugar throughout the day.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
The key carbohydrates in this tropical fruit include starch, sugars (fructose, glucose, sucrose), and non-starch polysaccharides (such as pectin and cellulose), which comprise part of dietary fiber.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Protein takes longer to digest than many carbohydrates, which can help reduce hunger between meals and support more stable energy and appetite control.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
The carbohydrates in oats help your body absorb energy steadily, which prevents you from craving as much sugar throughout the day.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 22 May 2026
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“Carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbohydrate. Accessed 29 May. 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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