nountechnical
A substance in food, such as sugar or starch, that gives the body energy.
Rice is a good source of carbohydrates.
This meal is high in carbohydrates.
Good to know
The plural carbohydrates is very common when talking about this food group in general.
Common phrases & grammar
complex carbohydrates · simple carbohydrates · high in carbohydrates · carbohydrate intake
eat + carbohydrates
carbohydrates + provide + energy