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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Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Mar. 2026
Starting in the 1990s, sports researchers spent a lot of effort trying to figure out how to ramp up fat-burning to preserve precious carb stores.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
This is especially the case for high-carb snacks.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Lighter on carbs but just as full of flavor as a loaded potato casserole, this cauliflower casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
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Fiber-rich carbs like whole wheat bread, whole oats, brown rice, quinoa, or sweet potatoes are great choices for breakfast.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Mar. 2026
Starting in the 1990s, sports researchers spent a lot of effort trying to figure out how to ramp up fat-burning to preserve precious carb stores.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
This is especially the case for high-carb snacks.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Lighter on carbs but just as full of flavor as a loaded potato casserole, this cauliflower casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carb
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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