low-carb

American  

[loh-kahrb] / ˈloʊˈkɑrb /

Or lo-carb

adjective

Informal.

1. containing few or fewer carbohydrates.

   a low-carb diet.

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Etymology

Origin of low-carb

First recorded in 1970–75; low ¹ + carb(ohydrate)

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Example Sentences

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low-carb

Among American consumers, it was more popular than eating low-carb or Mediterranean diets, according to a recent survey.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Nolan, the Conagra demand scientist, has seen gluten-free, vegan, keto, low-carb and fat-free diets all wane and wax in popularity over the years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

There were the fad diets of the 2000s: no sugar, low-carb.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

From low-carb ice cream and keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, erythritol has become a staple ingredient in many modern foods.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2026

By the time Dad sits down, with his own low-carb meal, the kids may have gotten up.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

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