root vegetable
noun
a vegetable whose edible part is grown underground.
root vegetables
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pluralof root vegetable.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The price of root vegetables has remained firmly planted - with no change to the cost of carrots - and potatoes and parsnips just a penny cheaper than last year.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
Egg prices, in particular, declined substantially, as did fruits and root vegetables, the index revealed.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
This fall, that looks like leaning into squash, pumpkins and root vegetables; keeping an eye on budget; and building in a few routine-friendly meals that support my current health goals.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2025
Many plants absorb the toxin into their tissues, which makes it dangerous to eat root vegetables or leafy greens growing in lead-laced soil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2025
“I’ve got potatoes and root vegetables in the oven,” he said in a low voice, “for those principled ones among us who don’t particularly feel like eating dead meat.”
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
