carbo-load
verb
car·bo-load
ˈkär-bō-ˌlōd 
carbo-loaded; carbo-loading; carbo-loads
: to consume a large amount of carbohydrates through food intake usually in order to improve performance in an upcoming athletic event (such as a marathon)
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To fuel her own body, Miller carbo-loaded like a marathoner and took electrolytes and energy supplements ahead of the performance.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
Also, some of its most popular items include Wagyu short rib, Ora King salmon and, for vegetarians (or those just looking for a decadent carbo-load), cacio e pepe which features bucatini made in-house.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
Also, some of its most popular items include Wagyu short rib, Ora King salmon and, for vegetarians (or those just looking for a decadent carbo-load), cacio e pepe which features bucatini made in-house.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Carbo-load.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbo-load. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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carbo-load
intransitive verb
car·bo-load
ˈkär-ˌbō-ˈlōd
: to consume foods high in carbohydrates especially in preparation for an activity (such as distance running) that requires long-lasting energy and endurance
carbo-loader
noun
carbo-loading
noun
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