carbs
|carbs|
B1
🇺🇸
/kɑːrbz/
🇬🇧
/kɑːbz/
(carbohydrate)
energy source
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carbohydrate' originates from French, specifically the word 'carbohydrate', where 'carbo-' meant 'carbon' and 'hydrate' meant 'water'.
Historical Evolution
'carbohydrate' changed from the French word 'carbohydrate' and eventually became the modern English word 'carbohydrate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'carbon and water compound', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'organic compounds in foods'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
short for 'carbohydrates', which are organic compounds found in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch, and cellulose.
Athletes often consume carbs for energy before a race.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 05:30