complex carbohydrate

noun

: a polysaccharide (such as starch or cellulose) consisting of usually hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units

also : a food (such as rice or pasta) composed primarily of such polysaccharides

Examples of complex carbohydrate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The right combination of nutrients (think magnesium, tryptophan, and complex carbohydrates) can actually steady blood sugar through the night, nudging the body towards better melatonin and serotonin production. — Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

This particular study focused on high-quality, complex carbohydrates like those Cording listed. — Korin Miller, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Buckwheat Buckwheat is a complex carbohydrate packed with fiber and polyphenols. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026

Iron, ferritin, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and zinc all play an important role, along with adequate protein and complex carbohydrates to fuel your follicles. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for complex carbohydrate

• acetoacetate
• macroinvertebrate
• oxaloacetate
• phosphoenolpyruvate
• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate

Medical Definition

complex carbohydrate

noun

: a polysaccharide (as starch or cellulose) consisting of usually hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units

also : a food (as rice or pasta) composed primarily of such polysaccharides