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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Stay hydrated and care for your body, fueling it with healthy and balanced foods containing protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
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Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Caldwell cautions against it because carbohydrates are important sources of fiber and antioxidants, which are important for overall health.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
For example, someone following a low-carb, high-protein diet will want to choose snacks lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
In the course of their whirring biochemical activity, cells not only produce energy but also synthesize metabolites: molecular biological building blocks, such as amino acids, nucleotides, carbohydrates and lipids.
—Viviane Callier, Quanta Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Caldwell cautions against it because carbohydrates are important sources of fiber and antioxidants, which are important for overall health.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
For example, someone following a low-carb, high-protein diet will want to choose snacks lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
In the course of their whirring biochemical activity, cells not only produce energy but also synthesize metabolites: molecular biological building blocks, such as amino acids, nucleotides, carbohydrates and lipids.
—Viviane Callier, Quanta Magazine, 21 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 21 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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