carb

1 of 3

noun (1)

slang

carb

2 of 3

noun (2)

variants or carbo
: 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

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Noun
Roughly 3,500 calories, 530 grams of carbs and about 400 grams of sugar in three hours. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026 Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes provide high-quality carbs. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026 Pairing carbs with protein and fiber can improve blood sugar response after eating. Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 June 2026 For best results, the outlet recommends taking gummies about 30 to 60 minutes before workouts and pairing them with a small source of fast-acting carbs like fruit juice to boost uptake. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for carb

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of carb was circa 1942

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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

carb

noun
variants or carbo
: carbohydrate
also : a high-carbohydrate food
usually used in plural
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