Carbohydrate

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪˌdreɪt/

Carbohydrate (noun)

  1. A nutrient in foods like bread, rice, and fruit that the body breaks down to get energy.
  2. A group of organic compounds made mainly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, used by living things for energy or structure.

Examples

  • Carbohydrate provides energy for the body.
  • Many people track carbohydrate intake during meals.