beetroot

American  

[beet-root, -root] / ˈbitˌrut, -ˌrʊt /

noun

Chiefly British.

beetroots plural

1. beet.

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beetroot British  

/ ˈbiːtˌruːt /

noun

1. a variety of the beet plant, Beta vulgaris , that has a bulbous dark red root that may be eaten as a vegetable, in salads, or pickled

2. the root of this plant

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• beetroots
  plural

Etymology

Origin of beetroot

First recorded in 1570–80; beet + root ¹

Example Sentences

As if California were to suddenly become akin to Enver Hoxha’s Albania and Brin would be forced to take meals of beetroot and groats in the collective’s cafeteria.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Among older adults, beetroot juice was linked to a notable drop in Prevotella, a group of mouth bacteria that the researchers described as potentially harmful in this context.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

In one phase, they drank regular doses of nitrate rich beetroot juice.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

For lunch, she recommends I have green salad, beans or lentils, broccoli, asparagus or beetroot, and grilled chicken without skin.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Presently the housekeeper brought in some beetroot soup and dark bread, and after the priest had said a long grace, they ate.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman