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
Keep this plain for a low-carb snack, or add dried fruits for some carbs and sweetness. Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025 The prebiotic contains no carbs or GMOs and is specifically formulated to work with probiotics. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025 Overnight oats offer complex carbs and protein, while chia pudding is full of fiber and omega-3s. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025 This can help to slow the body's absorption of carbs. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

carb

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