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Definition of sugarbeet
sugarbeet
/ˈʃʊɡ.ɚˌbiːt/
sug · ar · beet
Plural:sugarbeets
sugarbeet Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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1
The conical, white, fleshy root of a cultivated variety of beet (Beta vulgaris) grown extensively in temperate regions for its high sucrose content, used for refined sugar production and livestock feed.
Example
"Farmers in the northern plains harvest millions of tons of sugarbeets every autumn to supply local refineries."
2
A biennial plant of the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae), characterized by a rosette of large green leaves and cultivated commercially as an agricultural crop for its sugar-rich taproot.
Example
"The sugarbeet thrives in cool climates with rich, well-drained soil and a long growing season."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sugarbeet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sugarbeet