root beer

noun

Definition of root beer

: a sweetened, usually carbonated, brown beverage flavored with extracts of roots (such as sarsaparilla or sassafras) and herbs (such as wintergreen) or with artificial flavorings

Examples of root beer in a Sentence

a bottle of root beer

Recent Examples on the Web

Being able to enjoy your burger with a frosty mug of the restaurant's house-recipe root beer. — Nate Chute, Indianapolis Star, "2 Indiana burger joints named 'best in America' by Thrillist," 6 Apr. 2018 The root beer was cold and refreshing in the 95°(about 35° Celsius) temperatures, and the Ortega Burger (with poblano peppers on it) satisfied my hunger. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "1,160 miles in 11 days: A grand tour with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio," 15 Aug. 2018 Stamps that smell like popsicles On June 20, the lords of letters will unveil a series of stamps boasting pictures and scents of various ice pops, from mango and orange to root beer and cola. — Scott Craven, USA TODAY, "Here's the scratch-n-sniff stamp scents we really wish the USPS would unveil," 21 May 2018 At Dairy Queen, McClure battered steak, made root beer and mixed ice cream. — Emily Foxhall, San Antonio Express-News, "In parts of small-town Texas, the Dairy Queen is closing up," 27 June 2018 Open since 1957, this place is a landmark for its 12-inch coneys and root beer. — Carrie Blackmore Smith, Cincinnati.com, "Unique summer outings to explore with the kids this summer in Cincinnati," 5 June 2018 Also for adults only is the Adult Ice Cream float, a food and beverage item made with Henry's Hard Orange soda or Not Your Father's root beer. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee's newest beer garden is in the zoo, with lots of craft beer," 25 May 2018 There also are plans to make a blonde root beer based on a patent Rebellion already owns. — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Rebellion Brewing opens its doors in Cedarburg, in the former Silver Creek Brewing space," 10 July 2018 The ice cream parlor created a special flavor for the occasion: Floatin' Over the High Line, a sweet combustion of root beer ice cream, mini-marshmallows and chocolate sprinkles. — Andrea Sachs, chicagotribune.com, "Take a walk on New York's High Line from end-to-end," 2 July 2018

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