carb

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈkärb 

slang

: carburetor

carb

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈkärb 

variants or carbo

ˈkär-(ˌ)bō 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Berries, spinach, chia and nuts add micronutrients that refined carbs cannot deliver. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

That said, bagels tend to have kind of a bad rep for being so carb-heavy. — Cynthia Sass, Health, 15 July 2026

While their nutritional content can vary, these beverages contain little to no sugar or carbs. — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

These foods lack key nutrients like fiber and contain high amounts of carbs and fat. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 July 2026

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

Phrases Containing carb

• low-carb

Medical Definition

carb

noun

ˈkärb 

variants or carbo

ˈkär-ˌbō 

: carbohydrate

also : a high-carbohydrate food

—usually used in plural