variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
Examples of carb in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
It's made from whole hemp seeds and provides healthy fat, with modest amounts of plant protein and minimal carbs.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
This drink packs 106 grams of carbs, which equates to roughly 7 servings.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2026
The morning meal is becoming the most protein-heavy of the day in many homes, a notable change from the carb-forward cereals and pastries that once defined the American breakfast table.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for carb
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
The main benefit of sitting in first class is that you might still be served free cocktails, while a coach passenger is left with a puny bag of carbs, one cup of soda, and complimentary (for now) trash collection.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
It's made from whole hemp seeds and provides healthy fat, with modest amounts of plant protein and minimal carbs.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
This drink packs 106 grams of carbs, which equates to roughly 7 servings.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 June 2026
The morning meal is becoming the most protein-heavy of the day in many homes, a notable change from the carb-forward cereals and pastries that once defined the American breakfast table.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for carb
Cite this Entry
“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
