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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Limit refined carbohydrates like white bread or sugary drinks when possible.
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Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
The fermentation also lowers FODMAPs, which are short-chain carbohydrates that aren’t well absorbed in the small intestine.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
PetMD advises a bland, easy-to-digest diet made up of lean proteins such as chicken or turkey, simple carbohydrates like rice or potatoes, and low fat content.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Traditionally, Inuit diets are already not that high in carbohydrates.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
The fermentation also lowers FODMAPs, which are short-chain carbohydrates that aren’t well absorbed in the small intestine.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
PetMD advises a bland, easy-to-digest diet made up of lean proteins such as chicken or turkey, simple carbohydrates like rice or potatoes, and low fat content.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Traditionally, Inuit diets are already not that high in carbohydrates.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 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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