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
Recent Examples on the Web
The food had a healthy balance of fat, carbohydrates and protein.
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The announcement was short on specifics, but Cleveland Avenue's portfolio includes a company that manufactures robot servers for restaurants, another firm that makes gluten-free and vegan cookies and another that makes flour with zero carbohydrates and sugar.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
With a high carbohydrate and calorie count—as well as high levels of glucose—it’d be easy to discount dates as mere empty calories.
—Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Herbal alternatives may produce similar effects to dietary fiber, aiding in the passage of carbohydrates without absorption.
—Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Fruits high in carbohydrates called fermentable oligo-, di- and monosaccharides, and polyols—commonly known as FODMAPs—can exacerbate Crohn’s symptoms like diarrhea and bloating.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
The environmental impact of carbohydrate deicers is low in regard to soil, air, and vegetation; however, an increase in carbohydrates in water bodies could increase oxygen demand in aquatic ecosystems.
—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2024
The adorably compact, short-strapped Baguette, which tucked under the arm just like its carbohydrate namesake, came in an increasingly collectible range of colors, patterns, and materials, sending teens and grandmothers alike swooning.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
There are three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
—Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Aria Bendix, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The announcement was short on specifics, but Cleveland Avenue's portfolio includes a company that manufactures robot servers for restaurants, another firm that makes gluten-free and vegan cookies and another that makes flour with zero carbohydrates and sugar.
—The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
With a high carbohydrate and calorie count—as well as high levels of glucose—it’d be easy to discount dates as mere empty calories.
—Sina Petri, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Herbal alternatives may produce similar effects to dietary fiber, aiding in the passage of carbohydrates without absorption.
—Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Fruits high in carbohydrates called fermentable oligo-, di- and monosaccharides, and polyols—commonly known as FODMAPs—can exacerbate Crohn’s symptoms like diarrhea and bloating.
—Toby Amidor, Rd, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
The environmental impact of carbohydrate deicers is low in regard to soil, air, and vegetation; however, an increase in carbohydrates in water bodies could increase oxygen demand in aquatic ecosystems.
—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2024
The adorably compact, short-strapped Baguette, which tucked under the arm just like its carbohydrate namesake, came in an increasingly collectible range of colors, patterns, and materials, sending teens and grandmothers alike swooning.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
There are three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
—Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbohydrate. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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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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