Carob (Noun)
Meaning 1
Long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Powder from the ground seeds and pods of the carob tree; used as a chocolate substitute.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The health food store sold carob as a natural alternative to cocoa powder for baking.
- She replaced the chocolate chips in the recipe with carob to make it more suitable for her vegan friends.
- The company's new product line featured carob-based desserts that were just as rich and decadent as their chocolate counterparts.
- Carob was a staple in her pantry, used to make everything from cakes to cookies to ice cream.
- After reading about the benefits of carob, he started adding it to his morning smoothies for an extra boost of fiber and antioxidants.