carob

noun

car·​ob ˈker-əb 

ˈka-rəb

1

: a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers

2

: a pod of the carob tree or its sweet pulp having a flavor similar to that of chocolate

Examples of carob in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Compared with other kava teas, these tea bags produce a beverage that is light and pleasant-tasting, with additional ingredients like cinnamon and carob to add flavor. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026

In the second process, a food-friendly enzyme is utilized to promote the creation of naturally occurring sugars in the carob during roasting by inducing a caramelizing reaction. —New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025

Thre treats are made with natural ingredients like peanut butter, banana and carob. —Jessica Moore, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

Coleman said the company is switching to carob powder, which gives the chips a similar color, but needed to tweak the recipe to ensure the addition of the cocoa alternative wouldn’t affect the taste. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle French carobe, from Medieval Latin carrubium, from Arabic kharrūba

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for carob

• carib
• cherub

Kids Definition

carob

noun

car·​ob ˈkar-əb 

: the sweet pod of a Mediterranean evergreen tree of the legume family that can be prepared to resemble chocolate and is used in various foods

Medical Definition

carob

noun

car·​ob ˈkar-əb 

1

: a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers

2

: a carob pod

also : its sweet pulp