Word
carb
/ˈkɑɹb/
Definition
n. a short word for carbohydrate. You use it when talking about food, especially bread, pasta, and sugar.
n. an informal abbreviation for carbohydrate, referring to a major class of nutrients found in foods like grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Examples
“I try to eat fewer carbs on weekends.”
“The doctor advised him to reduce his carb intake to help manage his blood sugar levels.”
“Modern dietary trends often demonize carbs, yet they remain the primary energy source for high-intensity athletic performance.”
Examples
simple
“I try to eat fewer carbs on weekends.”
contextual
“The doctor advised him to reduce his carb intake to help manage his blood sugar levels.”
complex
“Modern dietary trends often demonize carbs, yet they remain the primary energy source for high-intensity athletic performance.”
Etymology
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Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.