beetroot

noun

beet·​root ˈbēt-ˌrüt 

chiefly British

: a beet grown for its edible usually red root

also : the root

Examples of beetroot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blanc’s fusion of European and Asian influences is at its best when showcasing autumn’s harvest; chargrilled garden beetroot with walnut pesto, grouse with bread sauce, blackcurrant meringue with bourbon vanilla. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026

In a small trial published in the European Journal of Nutrition, adults who took a single 3-gram chewable beetroot supplement showed improvements in certain memory measures, though scientists noted more research is needed. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026

Research shows that beetroot nitrates and hibiscus tea may modestly lower systolic blood pressure when consumed regularly. —Lindsey Desoto, Health, 11 Mar. 2026

Plus, the iconic item comes in many colors—from pastel pistachio to vivid beetroot—with one more stunning hue just announced—Spearmint. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for beetroot

• acute
• aleut
• astute
• breadfruit
• cheroot
• commute
• compute
• confute
• dilute
• dispute
• elute
• grapefruit