carb
/kɑːb/ · carb
noun
- A shortened form of carburettor, the device that mixes air with fuel in an internal‑combustion engine. The mechanic adjusted the carb to improve the motorcycle's idle speed.
- In nutrition, a sugar, starch, or cellulose that serves as an energy source for organisms; by extension, any food rich in such substances. She counted her daily carbs to stay within her diet plan.
Did you know? The word 'carb' entered mainstream fitness jargon in the 1970s and exploded in popularity during the early‑2000s low‑carb diet craze, becoming a staple of diet‑tracking apps.