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

These foods lack key nutrients like fiber and contain high amounts of carbs and fat. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 July 2026

To avoid this, sports dietitians recommend having food with both carbs and protein after working out, like a turkey sandwich or some yogurt and granola. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 7 July 2026

In addition to almost never being tasty, his cooking is usually nutritionally imbalanced — like a meal that has zero vegetables, or a meal that’s all carbs. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Bananas are higher in carbs and calories and make a more substantial snack before workouts. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 July 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