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

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Noun
Tailwind recommends using 2–3 scoops for endurance exercise, which provides 50–75 grams of carbs. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 19 Nov. 2024 Pair them with a carb source like an apple, popcorn or whole grain crackers for a balanced snack. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024 No carbs, no problem Bats are unique amongst mammals and vampires are unique among bats. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024 Here's one rumor that's confirmed: Focusing on carbs is real. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Nov. 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

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Cite this Entry

“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

carb

noun
variants or carbo
: carbohydrate
also : a high-carbohydrate food
usually used in plural
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