: a vegetable (such as a carrot or potato) that grows under the ground
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Radishes are a root vegetable that comes in a variety of sizes and colors.—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026 This root vegetable needs consistent moisture, cool weather, and full sun for the best harvest.—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026 Immersed in a kitchen culture where a single root vegetable is treated with more technical precision than a prime cut of wagyu, Sovani found his calling.—Nupur Singh, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2026 Cuisine Privé — for chef Sandra Kazouh's ranchero brisket with crispy root vegetable gratin.—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for root vegetable