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

Recent Examples on the Web

Asche recommends smoothies that contain whole foods rich in protein, carbohydrates, and antioxidants. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024

But critics of this diet have pointed out both its similarities to other low carbohydrate diets as well as a lack of long-term clinical studies to prove its claims. —John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

Foods high in simple carbohydrates, dairy, or yeast have been reported to worsen symptoms in some people.20 Simple Carbohydrates Diets high in simple carbohydrates are thought to worsen symptoms of HS. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Dec. 2024

Consuming protein and carbohydrates can help spark new muscle protein in the body. —Korin Miller, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing carbohydrate

• complex carbohydrate

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

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