root vegetable

noun

: a vegetable (such as a carrot or potato) that grows under the ground

Examples of root vegetable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Think of this dish as an earthy alternative to a traditional potato gratin or scalloped potatoes, where the root vegetable adds a little sweetness and a firmer texture than potatoes. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024 Our colleagues in Seoul love how the bright orange root vegetable reduces redness, cools down inflamed skin, and provides ample moisture. Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024 Radishes Radishes are a root vegetable (specifically a taproot) full of peppery flavor, vitamin C, and fiber. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 Order a burger and the root vegetable side dish — a delicious example of French and Appalachian fusion. Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for root vegetable 

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“Root vegetable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/root%20vegetable. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.

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