saccharide

noun

sac·​cha·​ride ˈsa-kə-ˌrīd 

: a monosaccharide sugar or combination of sugars : carbohydrate

Examples of saccharide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first and last clues were hints to her newest music-video stars, Colin Farrell (saccharide = his show Sugar) and Dakota Johnson (North or South Dakota). — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

The face cream uses glycerin, squalane, and saccharide isomerate to instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and provide long-lasting hydration (up to 24 hours). — John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026

For example, juices made with apples, pears, and mangos are high in Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides, And Polyols (FODMAPs). — Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026

The star ingredients include moisture-binding saccharide isomerate, oil-absorbing niacinamide, and a peptide blend that supports the skin barrier’s moisturizing abilities—all without clogging pores. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 15 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for saccharide

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Medical Definition

saccharide

noun

sac·​cha·​ride

ˈsak-ə-ˌrīd also -rəd

: a simple sugar, combination of sugars, or polymerized sugar see disaccharide, monosaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide, trisaccharide