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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But for activities that involve roughly 90 minutes of continuous effort, according to Fray, rapid carbohydrate and electrolyte delivery can help delay fatigue.
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Marisa McMillan, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
The problem, experts say, is that many standard American breakfasts are built around refined carbohydrates and very little else.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Incorporating carbohydrates into your lunch can give you an energy boost for the rest of the afternoon.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
This means that compared to other breads, sourdough is low on the glycemic index, a classification system that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods on a scale of 0-100 according to their impact on blood sugar levels.
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Marisa McMillan, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
The problem, experts say, is that many standard American breakfasts are built around refined carbohydrates and very little else.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Incorporating carbohydrates into your lunch can give you an energy boost for the rest of the afternoon.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
This means that compared to other breads, sourdough is low on the glycemic index, a classification system that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods on a scale of 0-100 according to their impact on blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
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 22 Mar. 2026.
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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
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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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