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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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
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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
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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