noun
beetroot
BEET-root
Beetroot (noun) means the deep-red edible root of the beet plant. Example: “The salad was topped with slices of pickled beetroot.”
noun
1
The deep-red edible root of the beet plant.
"The salad was topped with slices of pickled beetroot."
verb
1
To turn bright red, especially in the face from embarrassment.
"He beetrooted when she caught him staring."
"Harmon's face beetrooted. He strode from the office, stared at the cell block, and swore with artistry."
— Arthur W. Upfield, Bony and the Mouse (2014)
How to use beetroot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe British English word for the vegetable Americans usually call "beet."
UK vs US
Standard in British English; American English prefers "beet."
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Word forms
- Plural
- beetroots
- Third person singular
- beetroots
- Past tense
- beetrooted
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Etymology
From "beet" plus "root."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for beetroot
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What does “beetroot” mean?
The word “beetroot” means the deep-red edible root of the beet plant. In plain terms, the British English word for the vegetable Americans usually call "beet.".
How do you pronounce “beetroot”?
“Beetroot” is pronounced BEET-root (/ˈbit.ɹut/ in IPA).
How do you use “beetroot” in a sentence?
Here is “beetroot” used in a sentence: “The salad was topped with slices of pickled beetroot.”
What part of speech is “beetroot”?
Depending on how it is used, “beetroot” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “beetroot” have?
“Beetroot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the deep-red edible root of the beet plant.
