variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
On its own, coffee is a low-calorie beverage, with no fat or carbs and a negligible amount of protein.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The protein craze really took off in the 1980s thanks to the Atkins Diet, which pushed fat and protein with minimal carbs.
—Rachel MacPherson, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
For some animals, increases in carbs could cause acidosis and be fatal.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The most beneficial types for regulating glucose contain the lowest amount of carbs, paired with the highest fiber content.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025
On its own, coffee is a low-calorie beverage, with no fat or carbs and a negligible amount of protein.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
The protein craze really took off in the 1980s thanks to the Atkins Diet, which pushed fat and protein with minimal carbs.
—Rachel MacPherson, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
For some animals, increases in carbs could cause acidosis and be fatal.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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