carbo-load

verb

car·​bo-load ˈkär-bō-ˌlōd How to pronounce carbo-load (audio)
carbo-loaded; carbo-loading; carbo-loads

intransitive verb

: to consume a large amount of carbohydrates through food intake usually in order to improve performance in an upcoming athletic event (such as a marathon)

Examples of carbo-load in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

carbo

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carbo-load was in 1983

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Cite this Entry

“Carbo-load.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbo-load. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

carbo-load

intransitive verb
car·​bo-load ˈkär-ˌbō-ˈlōd How to pronounce carbo-load (audio)
: to consume foods high in carbohydrates especially in preparation for an activity (such as distance running) that requires long-lasting energy and endurance
carbo-loader noun
carbo-loading noun
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