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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Like most fats, beef tallow provides long-lasting energy, helping to keep people fuller and more satisfied, which can help balance the carbohydrate content of foods like, say, French fries.
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
On this Pi Day, Devers seems to have developed an affinity for pie, churros, and other assorted carbohydrates.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
As anyone who has played with the balance of macros knows, the strategy to control the ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fat, along with a weightlifting regimen, aims to result in the loss of pounds without the loss of muscle.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
What’s more interesting here is their test of in-race carbohydrate supplementation.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
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Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
On this Pi Day, Devers seems to have developed an affinity for pie, churros, and other assorted carbohydrates.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
As anyone who has played with the balance of macros knows, the strategy to control the ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fat, along with a weightlifting regimen, aims to result in the loss of pounds without the loss of muscle.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
What’s more interesting here is their test of in-race carbohydrate supplementation.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 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 Apr. 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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