carbo
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- noun
- /ˈkɑːrboʊ/
- UK
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carbo
- Carbo-load a huge helping of happiness for the big race; you know you will need that reserve.
- g carbo
- carbo-loading
- carbo-load
Examples
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Many athletes focus on carbo loading to maximize their energy before competitions.
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I recommend more complex carbo...
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I will introduce you to the group and prepare you a good carbo-load meal the night before!
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After a carbo-load dinner of Olive Garden pasta the night before, we were just exhausted!
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So the carbo-Loading marathon isn't working.
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We're going to carbo-load.
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You're both in for a carbo loaded hearty breakfast because first up is the supreme croissant.
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The rice was packed on the side to preserve the freshness of the dish and for those not wanting to carbo-load.
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It’s called carbo loading.
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It's important to include healthy carbo options like whole grains and fruits in your diet.
Synonyms
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A food high in carbohydrate, like bread or pasta
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A nutrient in foods like rice and bread that gives the body energy
Compounds
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Eating a lot of starchy foods before a long race to increase energy stored in muscles
Surface Forms
Etymology
Carbo is an informal short form of carbohydrate and comes from the Latin carbo, which meant 'coal' and later gave the English word carbon. People call bread, pasta, and rice 'carbos' because these foods are full of carbohydrates that give quick energy, so think carbo = foods that fuel you.