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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Bananas' high carbohydrate content could spike blood sugar.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Though beans and lentils are high in carbohydrates (the macronutrient that impacts blood sugar the most) certain high-carb foods, like beans and lentils, can support healthy blood sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 June 2025
The top grain-free cat foods contain carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes, potato starch and green peas.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The theory is that beginning a meal with non-starchy vegetables before moving on to protein, fat and then carbohydrates may help prevent blood sugar spikes, improve feelings of satiety after eating and help reduce inflammation, according to UCLA Health.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Though beans and lentils are high in carbohydrates (the macronutrient that impacts blood sugar the most) certain high-carb foods, like beans and lentils, can support healthy blood sugar.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 June 2025
The top grain-free cat foods contain carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes, potato starch and green peas.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
The theory is that beginning a meal with non-starchy vegetables before moving on to protein, fat and then carbohydrates may help prevent blood sugar spikes, improve feelings of satiety after eating and help reduce inflammation, according to UCLA Health.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 June 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 4 Jul. 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
Medical Definition
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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