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Definition of beetroot

beetroot

/ˈbiːtˌruːt/
beet · root
Plural:beetroots
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beetroot Lexical Profile

• noun

1

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."

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Word Nuance & Usage

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.

• Nearby Words

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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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beetroot
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