carb

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈkärb 

slang

: carburetor

carb

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈkärb 

variants or carbo

ˈkär-(ˌ)bō 

: carbohydrate

also : a high-carbohydrate food

—usually plural

carb-

3 of 3

combining form

variants or carbo-

: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl

carbide

carbohydrate

Examples of carb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But carbs—and protein and fat—are necessary for moderately active folks as well. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

From keeping hydrated to loading up on carbs, runners are making their final preparations for the big day. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026

Plus, the dramatic drop in blood glucose and insulin that can come with eating fewer carbs has knock-on effects for the liver. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, HEALTH, 28 Sep. 2026

Isolated fibers such as inulin are now increasingly added to foods, including those marketed as high-fiber snack bars, keto-friendly carbs and even soda. — Jean Liew, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

French, from carbone

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1942, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1965, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing carb

• low-carb

Medical Definition

carb

noun

ˈkärb 

variants or carbo

ˈkär-ˌbō 

: carbohydrate

also : a high-carbohydrate food

—usually used in plural