car·bo·hy·drate 
/ˌkɑɚboʊˈhaɪˌdreɪt/ noun
plural car·bo·hy·drates /ˌkɑɚboʊˈhaɪˌdreɪt/ noun : any one of various substances found in certain foods (such as bread, rice, and potatoes) that provide your body with heat and energy and are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen [count] ▪ Pasta has a lot of carbohydrates. [=(US) carbs] ▪ He's trying to lose weight by cutting down on carbohydrates. [=foods that contain a lot of carbohydrates] [noncount] ▪ a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate
