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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Olive oil is free of carbohydrates and is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death from any cause (mortality).13
Olive oil contains vitamin E, polyphenols, oleic acid, and healthy fats.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
Get acquainted with macronutrients Macronutrients—carbohydrates, protein, and fat—play unique and essential roles in keeping your energy steady throughout the day.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
The second arc of change impacted kidney function, carbohydrate metabolism, and immune regulation.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2025
The starchy tuber’s high carbohydrate content and elevated glycemic index (a measurement of how quickly a food raises blood sugar) has given it a bad reputation among people conscious of their glucose levels.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
Get acquainted with macronutrients Macronutrients—carbohydrates, protein, and fat—play unique and essential roles in keeping your energy steady throughout the day.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
The second arc of change impacted kidney function, carbohydrate metabolism, and immune regulation.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2025
The starchy tuber’s high carbohydrate content and elevated glycemic index (a measurement of how quickly a food raises blood sugar) has given it a bad reputation among people conscious of their glucose levels.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 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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