root system
noun
the entire complex of large and small roots and root hairs of a plant.
root systems
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pluralof root system.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Similar relationships between bacteria and mucus help sustain coral reefs, kelp forests, plant root systems, and the digestive systems of humans and other animals.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
With their shallow root systems, addled by disease, the trees wouldn’t put up much resistance.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
The firefighter estimates 15 to 30% of the trees damaged in the Black Rock fire will resprout, growing new stems from their root systems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Trees might look like they’re throwing their leaves away in autumn, but they’re actually carefully placing them over their root systems, where they can break down and build healthy soil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
Still others had fallen against nearby trees, or crashed to the ground, popping up root systems.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
