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

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Stir most of the hazelnuts into the beetroot mixture, reserving some for garnish. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026 In the remainder of studies, people were given things like beets, spinach, lettuce and beetroot supplements. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2026 Research found that drinking beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure in older adults with elevated levels. — Christina Manian, Health, 23 June 2026 Colors like red and yellow were easy to replicate with ingredients like beetroot and turmeric, but the brand's signature cerulean blue and, in turn, brown, are a little harder to get right. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for beetroot

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beetroot was in 1579

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