carb

1 of 3

noun (1)

slang

carb

2 of 3

noun (2)

variants or carbo
: carbohydrate
also : a high-carbohydrate food
usually used in plural

carb-

3 of 3

combining form

variants or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate

Examples of carb in a Sentence

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Noun
Eating protein slows down the digestion of carbs and helps keep your blood sugar stable.4 5. Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025 Stevia sweeteners have no calories, no fat, and 1 gram of carbs per teaspoon.7 Safety: Stevia sweeteners are considered safe to use by the FDA and are labeled as GRAS. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 Aug. 2025 Her typical routine is to have an amazing, healthy meal with a lot of carbs before and after the race. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 Complex carbs found in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, tofu, nuts and seeds made up most of the diet. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for carb

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

French, from carbone

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carb was circa 1942

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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.

Medical Definition

carb

noun
variants or carbo
: carbohydrate
also : a high-carbohydrate food
usually used in plural
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