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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Prince George loves homegrown beetroot high in antioxidants, which will most likely be in the mix. Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026 Supports Heart Health Pairing beetroot juice with chia seeds can be a smart move for your heart. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026 Grapefruit Juice Grapefruit is high in both water content and potassium and may help lower blood pressure when consumed with beetroot juice. Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 29 Dec. 2025 Other names for the beet include beetroot, garden beet, and red beet. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beetroot

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beetroot was in 1579

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“Beetroot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beetroot. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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