root rot

noun

: any of various plant diseases characterized by decay of the roots and caused especially by fungi

Examples of root rot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Powdery Mildew or Root Rot Minor cases of powdery mildew and root rot can sometimes be fixed by adjusting watering schedules and treating petunias with an organic fungicide. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

These flowers thrive in full sun and need well-draining soil to avoid root rot. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026

Plants that thrive in dry soils are also not suitable for cardboard mulching due to the risk of root rot. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Warm weather plus wet media is a fast track to root rot, Kondrat warns. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for root rot

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot