carb
/kɑɹb/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.33 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
name
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.)"
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /kɑɹb/
- British English: /kɑːb/