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 meals generally are fairly balanced with a protein, a carb, and either vegetables, a salad, or a fruit. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 13 Oct. 2025 But many experts recommend consuming carbs as well to maximize protein’s benefits. Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Oct. 2025 Each person's carb needs vary, but the general recommendation is that carbs make up about 45-65% of your daily calorie intake. Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Oct. 2025 But swapping fat for sugar and empty carbs is also problematic, and it has been complicated to untangle the effects of ever-changing dietary patterns. Will Stone, NPR, 8 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

carb

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