variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Apr. 2025
There isn’t a carb in the world my one-and-a-half year old doesn’t love.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Complex carbs are less likely to cause blood sugar spikes than simple carbs like white bread and pasta.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
The keto diet restricts carbs and emphasizes food high in fats.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That’s an especially important mission, considering that this crucial carb plays significant roles in digestion, gut health, and other aspects of your well-being.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 29 Apr. 2025
There isn’t a carb in the world my one-and-a-half year old doesn’t love.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
Complex carbs are less likely to cause blood sugar spikes than simple carbs like white bread and pasta.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
The keto diet restricts carbs and emphasizes food high in fats.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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