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low-carb

American

[loh-kahrb] / ˈloʊˈkɑrb /

Or lo-carb

adjective

Informal.

containing few or fewer carbohydrates.

a low-carb diet.

Etymology

Origin of low-carb

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

Example Sentences

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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

Also featured are studies by Mr. Hall, who has shown that there is not a meaningful difference between low-carb and low-fat diets when it comes to losing weight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

It is naturally gluten-free, has loads of B vitamins and is a low-carb, high-fiber complete protein.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

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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