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
This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats. Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025 Key Takeaways Pure pumpkin is low in carbs and rich in fiber. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025 Meat, cheese, fruit, veggie, carb, [and] sweet. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Sep. 2025 Eat a Healthy Diet Lundstrom recommends eating meals rich in leafy vegetables, while limiting red meat and refined carbs. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

carb

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