beetroot

noun

beet·​root ˈbēt-ˌrüt How to pronounce beetroot (audio)
chiefly British
: a beet grown for its edible usually red root
also : the root

Examples of beetroot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Try one of the Pink Glow drinks: a blend of beetroot, collagen, cardamom, and maple syrup. Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 22 June 2024 The cocktail menu brings a dose of Scandi-chic to proceedings in the Mersey Beets (gin, beetroot, cassis, lemon), too. Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024 And just as suddenly as the bright vegan-mayo, barbecue, and beetroot condiment appeared, Brits snatched up every single last one of the 5,000 bottles that were available, proving Barbiecore fandom hasn’t gone away just yet. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024 Bottles of the sauce, which gets its pink hue from beetroot extract, will be available across Spain on April 25. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beetroot 

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Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beetroot was in 1579

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“Beetroot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beetroot. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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