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

Per 1 cup cooked, whole wheat pasta delivers about 180–210 calories, 37–43g of carbs, 7–9g of protein, 5–7g of fiber and 1–2g of fat. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026

Brown rice pasta is the gluten-free grain option, with 200–220 calories, 42–45 grams of carbs, 4–6 grams of protein and 2–3 grams of fiber per cup. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026

Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells. —Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026

French toast and pancakes are both high in sugar and carbs, which can spike your blood sugar levels. —Sarah Bradley, Health, 13 May 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