sugar beet

noun

: a white-rooted beet grown for the sugar in its roots

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In the Western Slope, Latino workers were the muscle behind the building of railroad lines and the growth of the sugar beet industry in the early 20th century. Ernesto Sagás, The Conversation, 26 May 2026 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 Among Minnesota’s top four crops, losses in 2025 were greatest for sugar beet producers. Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 Other farmers, Hoekema said, are already considering moving on from water-intensive cash crops like potatoes, sugar beets and soybeans in favor of alfalfa or wheat. Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sugar beet

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sugar beet was in 1817

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“Sugar beet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sugar%20beet. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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sugar beet

noun
: a white-rooted beet grown for the sugar in its roots
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