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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Outside that training window, Schwabenbauer encourages runners to emphasize fiber‑rich, nutrient‑dense carbohydrate sources—fruits, vegetables, whole grains—to support overall health.
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Every gram of carbohydrates — which include sugar — contains about 4 calories.
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Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
Outside that training window, Schwabenbauer encourages runners to emphasize fiber‑rich, nutrient‑dense carbohydrate sources—fruits, vegetables, whole grains—to support overall health.
—Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
Every gram of carbohydrates — which include sugar — contains about 4 calories.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
While federal recommendations emphasize improving carbohydrate quality and overall eating patterns, some popular diet approaches focus more directly on reducing total carbohydrate intake.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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 29 Mar. 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
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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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