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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Complex carbs are found naturally in whole grains, vegetables, and legumes. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2024 Swap in Stevia for the sugar to lighten the carb load even more. Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024 Think options rich in simple carbs, like toast or crackers, which can soothe your bubbly bowels. Christine Byrne, Mph, SELF, 4 Mar. 2024 Chuckles and carbs, no more For 38 years, Frogy’s Donuts doled out sweet treats, sweeter smiles and a sense of community to new and loyal customers. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024 However, with every calorie of protein added to the diet, something else needs to be switched out, such as refined carbs or unhealthy fat, Ardisson Korat said. Linda Carroll, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2024 High-water food and foods that are rich in fibre should be eaten first, followed by protein, fats and finally carbs and high sugar foods. Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2024 Pairing a carb with a protein or fat will keep them fuller for longer. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024 Burger King's Whopper Sandwich with cheese, for comparison sake, is also 740 calories and has 46 grams of total fat, 50 grams of carbs and 1,340 mg of sodium. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Jan. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

carb

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