How to Use carrot in a Sentence

carrot

noun
  • She chopped some carrots for the soup.
  • He added some grated carrot to the soup.
  • The company offered a carrot in the form of additional vacation time to workers who met their deadlines.
  • To read more, click the carrot in the right-hand corner.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The streambed was orange, as if the rocks had been stained with carrot juice.
    Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2023
  • While the carrots are hot, toss them with about half the cumin, half the salmoriglio, and the pistachios.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Make the bed: Place the carrots and onions in the bottom of the roasting pan or baking dish.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • One chops the onion, and/or the celery, carrots and garlic, then sautés them.
    Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
  • In want of a bulging bank account, winning is the next best carrot.
    Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
  • To use the whole vegetable, a bright chimichurri sauce is made using the leafy carrot tops.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Punctuate the chicken bites with the sweet slices of carrots and the earthy mushrooms.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Potatoes, carrots and cabbage were added to the pot as well, but the message was clear.
    Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The sausage in these sausage rolls is made with ground pork sausage seasoned with carrots, shallots, and herbs and spices.
    Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Toss to coat then pour half of the glaze over the carrots; simmer until the carrots are tender.
    The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Leaders plan to use both the carrot and the stick to get workers back in their cubicles.
    Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Sprinkle carrots and ribs with parsley and chives and serve.
    David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Use honey to make kale chips or to glaze carrots, beets, walnuts, or cashews.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Pumpkin and carrots have both seen price increases in the past year.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Over the period of a week or so, something ate all the carrots from below and left the stems untouched on top.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Serve with celery and carrot sticks for a filling and crowd-pleasing snack.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Using whole, peeled, small carrots makes this side all the more festive and special.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Not sure what to do with that single carrot and a near-empty jar of peanut butter?
    Devorah Lev-Tov, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Note: To trim the prep time, get a mix of celery, onion and carrot from the supermarket salad bar.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Cut up carrots, onions, garlic and more in a jiffy, or use it to make your own salsa or purees for baby.
    Liz Kadar, Redbook, 6 July 2023
  • A bit of fresh tarragon is draped over the top, along with near-translucent ribbons of carrot and radish, but the action of the dish takes place in the dressing.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Still, with the Sox having edged closer to the postseason picture, Sale sees a carrot in front of him.
    Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
  • Place about 2 tablespoons each of the snow peas and grated carrot alongside the tofu in each bowl.
    Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Add the cabbage, carrots, green onions, water chestnuts and peanuts and toss to combine.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Many other CEOs have opted for the carrot instead of the stick when trying to curb remote work.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2023
  • High humidity is best for foods that wilt in the fridge, like broccoli, carrots, and green onions.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2023

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