carb

¹

[ kahrb ]

noun

1. carbohydrate.

verb (used without object)

1. to eat large quantities of carbohydrates before a major physical exertion in order to store up energy (usually followed by up ):

   Some marathon runners carb up on spaghetti the night before a race.

carb

²

[ kahrb ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a carburetor.

carb-

³

1. variant of carbo- before a vowel:

   carbazole.

carb

/ kɑːb /

noun

1. See carburettor
   short for carburettor
2. See carbohydrate
   short for carbohydrate

Word History and Origins

Origin of carb¹

By shortening of carbohydrate

Origin of carb²

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

It’s full of carbs, protein, and salt—what more could you ask for!

From Outside Online

When I saw cauliflower “rice” in the store, I felt betrayed on behalf of my favored carb.

From Washington Post

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend getting anywhere from 45 to 65 percent of your calories from carbs, 10 to 35 percent from protein, and 20 to 35 percent from fat.

From Outside Online

Eating carbs can also help the body stay resistant to illness and injury.

From Outside Online

If you don’t eat many carbs, your body starts running on ketones, which your liver manufactures from fat — less hunger, less fat accumulation.

From Washington Post

In addition, low fat/high carb diets lower protective “good” cholesterol and raise insulin.

From The Daily Beast

To be sure, the “truth” may be that a low-carb/high-fat diet is not the answer for every patient.

From The Daily Beast

But for the over-worked, guideline-driven doc-in-a-box, low-carb diets still have a daunting public relations battle to overcome.

From The Daily Beast

The 10 Nutrients Athletes Need Most Carb Cycling for Weight Loss: Does It Work?

From The Daily Beast

This protein and carb combo will help with keep you satisfied, full, and give you lasting energy, says Zied.

From The Daily Beast

Bay rum two pints, alcohol one pint, castor oil one ounce, carb.

From Project Gutenberg

Bay rum, three quarts; tincture cantharides (officinal), one 514 and a half ounces; carb.

From Project Gutenberg

Collation and comparison of observations upon the American Carb.

From Project Gutenberg

Mémoire sur les Accidents que développe chez les ouvrières en caoutchouc du sulfure de carb.

From Project Gutenberg