carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
-drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
Examples of carbohydrate in a Sentence
a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate
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Portion control matters, especially for people monitoring carbohydrate intake.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Compared to carbohydrates and fats, protein requires more energy to digest, absorb, and metabolize, said Allison Childress, PhD, RDN, LD, CSSD, a sports dietitian and associate professor in the department of Nutritional Sciences at Texas Tech University.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Participants who ate more fruits and vegetables during the day tended to have deeper, more uninterrupted sleep that same night as did those who consumed more healthy carbohydrates, such as whole grains.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Per the Mayo Clinic, carbohydrates are part of a healthy diet and are needed to provide a source of energy for the body, particularly the brain.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Compared to carbohydrates and fats, protein requires more energy to digest, absorb, and metabolize, said Allison Childress, PhD, RDN, LD, CSSD, a sports dietitian and associate professor in the department of Nutritional Sciences at Texas Tech University.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Sep. 2025
Participants who ate more fruits and vegetables during the day tended to have deeper, more uninterrupted sleep that same night as did those who consumed more healthy carbohydrates, such as whole grains.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Per the Mayo Clinic, carbohydrates are part of a healthy diet and are needed to provide a source of energy for the body, particularly the brain.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for carbohydrate
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“Carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbohydrate. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt
-drət
: any of various compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, or celluloses) most of which are formed by plants and are a major animal food
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
-ˌdrāt, -drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
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