carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
-drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
Examples of carbohydrate in a Sentence
a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate
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Greek Yogurt The protein in Greek yogurt has a higher thermic effect than fat and carbohydrates, which means your body burns more calories digesting it.8
Yogurt also contains probiotics, which may improve gut health.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Kids who eat cereal for breakfast have higher intakes of several nutrients including carbohydrates, dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, B vitamins, vitamins A and D, and whole grains, according to the study.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 22 May 2025
On the flip side, white bread is a good source of carbohydrates – about 13 grams in a single slice.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.
Diet and dental hygiene
Cavities are mainly caused by eating excess sugar and refined carbohydrates.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Kids who eat cereal for breakfast have higher intakes of several nutrients including carbohydrates, dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, B vitamins, vitamins A and D, and whole grains, according to the study.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 22 May 2025
On the flip side, white bread is a good source of carbohydrates – about 13 grams in a single slice.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.
Diet and dental hygiene
Cavities are mainly caused by eating excess sugar and refined carbohydrates.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for carbohydrate
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“Carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbohydrate. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt
-drət
: any of various compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, or celluloses) most of which are formed by plants and are a major animal food
Medical Definition
carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
-ˌdrāt, -drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
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