root vegetable

noun

: a vegetable (such as a carrot or potato) that grows under the ground

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The red, purple or sometimes gold root vegetable — not to be confused with its white cousin, the sugar beet — is low-calorie and packed with nutrients and compounds linked to benefits, ranging from brain health to athletic performance. —Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026

But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame. —Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 May 2026

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