carb

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈkärb How to pronounce carb (audio)
slang
: carburetor

carb

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈkärb How to pronounce carb (audio)
variants or carbo
ˈkär-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce carb (audio)
: carbohydrate
also : a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural

carb-

3 of 3

combining form

variants or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate

Examples of carb in a Sentence

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For example, someone who’s very active, such as a person who runs long distances regularly, may require more carbs than someone who’s sedentary. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 12 Aug. 2026 Such a change — which Kessler said FDA has the authority to do — would put the onus on food makers to prove refined carbs and sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup are OK for human consumption. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026 One cup of whole A2 milk and one cup of conventional whole milk each contain 149 calories, 12 grams of carbs, and 8 grams of fat. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026 The recommendation is to get 45% to 65% of daily calories from carbs. — Brierley Horton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for carb

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

French, from carbone

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carb was circa 1942

Phrases Containing carb

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carb

noun
ˈkärb How to pronounce carb (audio)
variants or carbo
ˈkär-ˌbō How to pronounce carb (audio)
: carbohydrate
also : a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
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