noun
beet
beet
Beet (noun) means a plant grown for its edible root, often deep red, or that root used as a vegetable. Example: “She roasted beets with olive oil and thyme.”
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A plant grown for its edible root, often deep red, or that root used as a vegetable.
"She roasted beets with olive oil and thyme."
How to use beet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe root vegetable often eaten cooked, pickled, or roasted; called "beetroot" in British English.
UK vs US
American English typically says "beet"; British English typically says "beetroot."
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Etymology
From Old English bete, ultimately from Latin beta.
Synonyms
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beetroot
common beet
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What does “beet” mean?
The word “beet” means a plant grown for its edible root, often deep red, or that root used as a vegetable. In plain terms, the root vegetable often eaten cooked, pickled, or roasted; called "beetroot" in British English.
How do you pronounce “beet”?
“Beet” is pronounced beet (/biːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “beet” in a sentence?
Here is “beet” used in a sentence: “She roasted beets with olive oil and thyme.”
What part of speech is “beet”?
“Beet” is a noun.
Where does the word “beet” come from?
The word “beet” comes from Latin. From Old English bete, ultimately from Latin beta.
