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carbohydrate

[kahr-boh-hahy-dreyt, -buh-] / ˌkɑr boʊˈhaɪ dreɪt, -bə- /
NOUN
organic compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cellulose glucose lactose starch sugar
STRONG
dextrin dextrose disaccharide fructose galactose glycogen maltose monosaccharide polysaccharide sucrose

Example Sentences

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Because of this, it is commonly used by people trying to lose weight, manage blood sugar, or reduce carbohydrate intake.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

I think he found it hard getting the volume of carbohydrate drink into him, because he was sweating so quickly.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

But for people with coeliac disease, a lot of these go-to carbohydrate sources are off-limits, because they contain gluten.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

When it is not possible to keep rooms heated to 18C, he recommends wearing gloves, warm socks and a woolly hat, eating a higher carbohydrate diet and generating more body heat by moving around.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

I won’t get to see Lara take delight in all things carbohydrate.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon