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beetroot

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

noun

Chiefly British.
  • beetroots
    plural
  1. beet.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of beetroot

First recorded in 1570–80; beet + root 1

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“The kangaroo’s seasoning is best done using native saltbush; this gives an earthy and balanced seasoning to the protein. The beetroot and balsamic purée is dark, rich, and sharp,” says Bendrau.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

For every trending supplement, there is an unprocessed, wholefood alternative – from the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, staving off cramp with pickle juice or consumption of high-nitrate foods like beetroot before competition.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Sumac guinea foul with za’atar beetroot and jeweled cauliflower rice.

From Slate Aug. 15, 2026

However, the discovery could prove useful for athletes, many of whom already consume beetroot because dietary nitrate has been shown to support exercise performance.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

Bod put a lump of beetroot into his mouth and started to chew.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

Its rich soil has facilitated high production levels, and the region now cultivates one third of England's vegetables and 20 percent of its potatoes and beetroots.

From Barron's Oct. 31, 2025

They usually chose yellow, using onion peel or red, using madder roots or beetroots.

From Salon Apr. 3, 2023

Mitchell: While I don’t love beetroots, strawberries are extremely out of season right now, so rustle up what roots you can from the cellar, aye chap?

From The Verge Feb. 13, 2021

While the beetroots are cooking, put the butter, oil, lime leaves, ginger and garlic into a small pan on a medium-high heat.

From The Guardian Aug. 22, 2020

That’s where I would take the beetroots, turnips, dried mushrooms, and barrels of soured cabbage.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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