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

Bowls come bento-style, with little compartments for carbs, meat and vegetables. — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

Many people cut carbs to lose body fat, but some can actually support weight loss. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 July 2026

Protein and gluten in pasta form a tight network that slows digestion compared to simpler carb sources, like bread or white rice. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 24 July 2026

Second, fueling the cellular engine with proper nutrition, like complex carbs, and considering supplements like creatine, alongside hormonal rhythms. — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 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