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Definition of beetroot
beetroot
/ˈbiːtˌruːt/
beet · root
Plural:beetroots
beetroot Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 5k
• noun
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British The edible, spherical, dark red root of the beet plant, typically eaten cooked, pickled, or in salads as a vegetable.
Example
"She prepared a vibrant summer salad with roasted beetroot, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts."
Synonyms
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In North American English, this vegetable is generally referred to simply as a 'beet', whereas 'beetroot' is the standard term in British, Australian, and Commonwealth English.
Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'beet' (from Old English 'bēte', derived from Latin 'beta') and 'root' (from Old English 'rōt', from Old Norse 'rót').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beetroot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beetroot