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 used in 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

After fueling up on carbs, stroll down Third Street to The Church Studio. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Pairing fast-digesting carbs with protein, healthy fats, or fiber can help slow down digestion and keep your blood sugar steadier. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026

Joy recommends chicken with pasta or rice to get a good fix of both carbs and protein. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026

Your body burns more calories digesting protein than carbs or fats. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 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