carb

1 of 3

noun (1)

slang

carb

2 of 3

noun (2)

variants or carbo
: 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

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Noun
Photo : Lauren Tamaki Pasta Alla Ruota Commonly known as cheese-wheel pasta, pasta alla ruota is a mouthwatering, eyes-widening way to present a heap of carbs to a crowd. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in carbs, which may benefit muscle maintenance and weight loss. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 Diets high in carbs may increase air trapped in the lungs. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024 Potatoes Potatoes, including sweet potatoes, are a rich source of energy-sustaining carbs. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 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

Dictionary Entries Near carb

Cite this Entry

“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

carb

noun
variants or carbo
: carbohydrate
also : a high-carbohydrate food
usually used in plural
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!