Meaning

(informal, usually in the plural) Clipping of carbohydrate.

Definitions by Sense

1. (informal, usually in the plural) Clipping of carbohydrate
2. (informal) Clipping of carburetor or carburettor.
3. (drugs) The hole on a pipe which is covered and opened to control the inflow of air.

Example Sentences

I'm cutting down on carbs to try and lose weight.

I'm looking into low-carb and no-carb options as part of my healthy eating plan.

But others say the new 'squaffles' and 'mushottos' are one step too far, and called for an end to the veggie carb trend.

Supporters also claim that cloud bread is, essentially, a 'bread' without carbs. And it's gluten-free, so no wonder it's a big hit on social media, the birthplace of the paleo diet.

This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb.

This engine came with dual four-barrel carbs straight from the factory. (The 1960s were a different time indeed.)

She lifted her thumb off the carb and breathed in the thick smoke.

Word Forms

• carbs

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When Should You Use Carb?

Use carb when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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