carb

1 of 3

noun (1)

slang

carb

2 of 3

noun (2)

variants or carbo
: 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

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Noun
The McRib has around 46 grams of carbs, 24 grams of protein and 28 grams of total fat, according to nutritional information provided by McDonald's. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025 For the health-conscious consumer, be aware that each McRib sandwich has around 46g of carbs, 24g of protein and 28g of total fat, according to nutritional information provided by McDonald's. John Tufts, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025 Healthy carbs provide fiber and can help control blood sugar. Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025 Choose butternut squash for more nutrients and sweetness, or pumpkin for fewer carbs and a milder flavor. Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carb

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of carb was circa 1942

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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

Medical Definition

carb

noun
variants or carbo
: carbohydrate
also : a high-carbohydrate food
usually used in plural
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