/ ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt; NAmE ˌkɑːrboʊ-/ noun
1.
[ C , U ] a substance such as sugar or starch that consists of carbon , hydrogen and oxygen . Carbohydrates in food provide the body with energy and heat.
2.
carbohydrates [ pl. ] foods such as bread, potatoes and rice that contain a lot of carbohydrate