carb

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈkärb 

slang

: carburetor

carb

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈkärb 

variants or carbo

ˈkär-(ˌ)bō 

: 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

Noun

While Buenos Aires is learning to embrace veggie-friendly options, its essential food groups are still meat, carbs, and fat—perfected. —Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024

This trendy TikTok pasta is viral for a reason: It’s made with Italian wheat and enhanced with lupini beans, which boast 70% more protein, lower carbs, and triple the fiber of regular pasta. —Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024

This gluten-free grain offers protein, healthful fats and carbs to support good health and give you lasting energy. —Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024

There are no carbs, sugar or calories in this spice blend, which is part of a line of similarly healthy flavors. —Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024

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

Phrases Containing carb

• low-carb

Medical Definition

carb

noun

ˈkärb 

variants or carbo

ˈkär-ˌbō 

: carbohydrate

also : a high-carbohydrate food

—usually used in plural