Home›Browse›S›simple carbohydratesimple carbohydrateOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutessimple carbohydratesimple carbohydrate — nounnoun1. a type of carbohydrate made of short sugar chains that the body digests quickly1.nounDefinitiona type of carbohydrate made of short sugar chains that the body digests quicklyExampleSimple carbohydrates like table sugar can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar.