carb

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈkärb 

slang

: carburetor

carb

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈkärb 

variants or carbo

ˈkär-(ˌ)bō 

: carbohydrate

also : a high-carbohydrate food

—usually 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

The bagel renaissance hit a snag in the early 2000s when ~10% of Americans adopted diets like Atkins that cut out carbs. — HubSpot, 30 Oct. 2026

Small changes—like pairing carbs with protein or adding fiber and healthy fats—can make your breakfast more satisfying and help prevent a mid-morning energy crash. — Caitlin Beale, HEALTH, 29 Oct. 2026

Get a pizza to share with friends for some spectator carb-loading in solidarity with your runner friends. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Cereal once dominated American breakfasts, but its popularity has been on the wane as diners have looked elsewhere for more convenience and fewer carbs. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

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

Phrases Containing carb

• low-carb

Medical Definition

carb

noun

ˈkärb 

variants or carbo

ˈkär-ˌbō 

: carbohydrate

also : a high-carbohydrate food

—usually used in plural