beetroot

American

[beet-root, -root] / ˈbitˌrut, -ˌrʊt /

noun

Chiefly British.

beet.

beetroot British

/ ˈbiːtˌruːt /

noun

a variety of the beet plant, Beta vulgaris , that has a bulbous dark red root that may be eaten as a vegetable, in salads, or pickled
the root of this plant

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Etymology

Origin of beetroot

First recorded in 1570–80; beet + root ¹

Example Sentences

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The most popular dishes are the $39 chicken paillard and a $32 rainbow salad with cauliflower, carrot and beetroot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

For lunch, she recommends I have green salad, beans or lentils, broccoli, asparagus or beetroot, and grilled chicken without skin.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Her signature dishes included beetroot leaves on bruschetta and peach-and-tomato ice cream.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

As a rule of thumb, a generous helping of spinach, kale or beetroot at mealtimes contains about 6-10 mmol of nitrate and offers immediate health benefits.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

‘Perhaps you could come for a walk with us sometime?’ he said, his face turning to beetroot as he spoke.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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